Shane van Gisbergen remains the king of road courses.
The Trackhouse Racing road course phenom moved from the back of the pack after a late pit stop to win the NASCAR Cup Series’ Go Bowling at the Glen at Watkins Glen International by more than seven seconds May 10.
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How impressive was the win? He was 29.2 seconds behind the leader and made that up in 18 laps, passing Ty Gibbs for the lead with seven laps left.
He’s now won six of the last eight road course/street races over the past two years. He finished second at COTA in the only other road course race this season.
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NASCAR Watkins Glen race best photos, including road course specialist Shane van Gisbergen
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – MAY 10: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 Superfile Chevrolet, gives a thumbs up to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – MAY 10: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 Superfile Chevrolet, gives a thumbs up to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – MAY 10: Michael McDowell, driver of the #71 Go Bowling Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – MAY 10: Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Busch Light Apple Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – MAY 10: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Red Bull Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – MAY 10: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Hardee’s/Coca-Cola Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – MAY 10: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Jordan Brand Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – MAY 10: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Libman Ford, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – MAY 10: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Spectrum Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – MAY 10: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – MAY 10: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Mobil 1 Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – MAY 10: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 Superfile Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – MAY 10: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Grizzly Nicotine Pouches Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – MAY 10: Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 zone Jalapeno Lime Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – MAY 10: Noah Gragson, driver of the #4 Long John Silver’s/Franks’s Red Hot Ford, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Simply put: Shane van Gisbergen is the model road course driver the rest of the series is trying to emulate.
Here are The Tennessean’s winners and losers from the Go Bowling at the Glen.
SVG FOR THE WIN: Who won NASCAR Watkins Glen race? Winner is Shane van Gisbergen, plus full results
Winner
Shane van Gisbergen
Shane van Gisbergen winning wasn’t a surprise. How he did so was impressive. He made up 29.2 seconds late after a late pit stop in 18 laps to pass Ty Gibbs for the lead and pull away for the win, beating second-place finisher Michael McDowell by more than seven seconds. It’s SVG’s first win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season and his sixth road course/street race win in two seasons.
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Mar 22, 2026; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; Trackhouse Racing Shane Van Gisbergen (97) comes out for the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images
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Mar 22, 2026; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; Trackhouse Racing Shane Van Gisbergen (97) comes out for the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images
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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 05: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 05, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images)
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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 05: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 05, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images)
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Aug 10, 2025; Watkins Glen, New York, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Shane Van Gisbergen celebrates with his team in victory lane after winning the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images
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Aug 10, 2025; Watkins Glen, New York, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Shane van Gisbergen (88) punts a rugby ball into the stands following his victory in the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images
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Aug 10, 2025; Watkins Glen, New York, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Shane van Gisbergen (88) does a burn out following his victory in the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images
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Jul 13, 2025; Sonoma, California, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Shane van Gisbergen (88) celebrates after inning the NASCAR Toyota / Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images
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Jul 13, 2025; Sonoma, California, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Shane van Gisbergen (88) celebrates by doing a burnout after winning the NASCAR Toyota / Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 06: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 165 at Chicago Street Course on July 06, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 06: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, kicks a rugby ball after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 165 at Chicago Street Course on July 06, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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June 15, 2025; Trackhouse Racing driver Shane Van Gisbergen celebrates winning on the podium after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Mexico City Race at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Mandatory Credit: Henry Romero/Reuters via Imagn Images
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – JUNE 15: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 Safety Culture Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Viva Mexico 250 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on June 15, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – JUNE 15: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 Safety Culture Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Viva Mexico 250 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on June 15, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – JUNE 14: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 Safety Culture Chevrolet, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Viva Mexico 250 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on June 14, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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Jul 2, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Shane Van Gisbergen (91) reacts after winning the Grant Park 220 of the Chicago Street Race at Chicago Street Race. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 8, 2025; Brooklyn, Michigan, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Shane van Gisbergen (88) greets the crowd during driver introductions before the start of the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – JULY 19: Shane van Gisbergen of Team Kiwi Racing sits in the drivers seat after he was announced as the V8 Supercar driver during a Team Kiwi Racing press conference to announce their future in the V8 Supercar Championship at Airport Oaks July 19, 2007 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Sandra Mu/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Shane Van Gisbergen is introduced before the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 1, 2025.
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – MARCH 30: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 30, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – APRIL 27: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 Safety Culture Chevrolet, walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 27, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 02: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #91 Enhance Health Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 220 at the Chicago Street Course on July 02, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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Shane Van Gisbergen (16) leads Ross Chastain (1) and Ryan Blaney (12) during the second stage of the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Oct. 6, 2024
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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE – APRIL 13: Shane van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 Safety Culture Chevrolet, is introduced prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 13, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Apr 6, 2025; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Shane van Gisbergen (88) waits for the start during the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 02: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #91 Enhance Health Chevrolet, and crew celebrate by spraying champagne in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 220 at the Chicago Street Course on July 02, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – MARCH 30: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Advance Auto Parts Ford, (L) and Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, talk during the Drivers Meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 30, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
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AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 02: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on March 02, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 02: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #91 Enhance Health Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 220 at the Chicago Street Course on July 02, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 16: Shane Van Gisbergen , driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet greets fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 13: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet spins into the infield grass after an on-track incident under caution at the finish of the NASCAR Cup Series Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway on February 13, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 12: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet speaks to the media during Media Day for the NASCAR Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE – APRIL 13: Shane van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 Safety Culture Chevrolet, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 13, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 02: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #91 Enhance Health Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 220 at the Chicago Street Course on July 02, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 08: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 WeatherTech Chevrolet, waits in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
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Oct 13, 2024; Concord, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Shane Van Gisbergen (13) during the Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – OCTOBER 06: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #16 WeatherTech Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 06, 2024 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Shane van Gisbergen’s No. 16 Chevrolet blows its engine during Stage 2 of the Coke Zero Sugar 400, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, Daytona International Speedway.
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Shane Van Gisbergen stands with the crew as they work the no. 97 Chevrolet down the line during qualigfying, Friday August 23, 2024 for the Wawa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway.
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NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers Shane van Gisbergen (97) and Conor Daly (26) shake hands after the Pennzoil 250, Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Shane van Gisbergen stands in pit lane during qualifying for the Pennzoil 250, Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE – JUNE 21: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 WeatherTech Chevrolet, enters his car during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series SciAps 200 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on June 21, 2024 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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Jun 8, 2024; Sonoma, California, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Shane van Gisbergen (97) performs a burnout after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Sonoma 250 at Sonoma Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
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Shane Van Gisbergen watches the action on the giant TV screen as he and the crew wait for their qualifying run, Saturday February 17, 2024 for the United Rentals 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Aug 12, 2023; Speedway, Indiana, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Shane Van Gisbergen (91) during practice for the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
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LAUNCESTON, TASMANIA – APRIL 02: Rave winner Shane Van Gisbergen driver of the #97 Red Bull Racing Australia Holden Commodore VF poses with his trophy after winning Race 1 for the V8 Supercars Tasmania SuperSprint at Symmons Plains Raceway on April 2, 2016 in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)
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TAILEM BEND, AUSTRALIA – JULY 30: Shane van Gisbergen driver of the #97 Red Bull Ampol Holden Commodore ZB celebrates after winning race 1 of the OTR Supersprint round of the 2022 Supercars Championship Season at The Bend on July 30, 2022 in Tailem Bend, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)
Winner
Richard Childress Racing
If any team needed a boost, it may be RCR. Both of the team’s drivers, Austin Dillon and Kyle Busch, finished in the top 10. While neither finished in the top three, this in itself is an accomplishment. Dillon was sixth and Busch finished eighth. Both finishes were their best points finishes this season.
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Loser
Hendrick Motorsports
It’s hard to make excuses about a new Chevrolet model these days. Not with Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott winning a week ago at Texas and with five of the top-10 finishers driving Chevys.
Kyle Larson’s struggles continue. He finished 23rd and wasn’t fast all weekend. He hasn’t won since May 2025. Elliott was 24th and Alex Bowman was 25th. And William Byron was 36th, finishing three laps down.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 02: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after finish first of the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 drivers to win the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 02, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 02: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after finish first of the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 drivers to win the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 02, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 02: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates with sons, Cooper Larson and Owen Larson and daughter Audrey Larson after finish first of the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 drivers to win the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 02, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 02: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after finish first of the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 drivers to win the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 02, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 02: NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps presents the Bill France NASCAR Cup Series Championship trophy to Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, in victory lane after after finish first of the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 drivers to win the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 02, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 02: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, and wife, Katelyn Larson celebrate in victory lane after finish first of the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 drivers to win the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 02, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 25: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Hendrick 1100 Chevrolet, greets fans as he walks the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 25, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 25: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Hendrick 1100 Chevrolet, spins into the infield with flames after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 25, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Arrow McLaren driver Kyle Larson (17) is helped out of his car after a crash Sunday, May 25, 2025, during the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Arrow McLaren driver Kyle Larson (17) stands with his wife, Katelyn, on Saturday, May 17, 2025, during qualifying for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – MAY 11: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on May 11, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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Kyle Larson celebrates winning the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 13, 2025.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA – MARCH 23: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, and son, Owen Larson celebrate in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on March 23, 2025 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA – MARCH 23: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on March 23, 2025 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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Feb 13, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) during driver introductions for the Duels at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Nov 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) and his wife Kelly during the NASCAR Awards Banquet at Charlotte Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Sep 21, 2024; Bristol, Tennessee, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) and his son Owen after winning the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates Sunday, July 21, 2024, after winning the 30th running of the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates his win by kissing the Yard of Bricks on Sunday, July 21, 2024, after the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) races during the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 30, 2024.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson celebrates with a goblet of wine after winning the Toyota/Save Mart 350, Sunday at Sonoma Raceway.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Arrow McLaren/Rick Hendrick driver Kyle Larson (17) walks through pit lane with his family Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Arrow McLaren/Rick Hendrick driver Kyle Larson (17) makes a pit stop Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
May 24, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; IndyCar Series driver Kyle Larson climbs into his car during Carb Day final practice for the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
May 5, 2024; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates after winning the Advent Health 400 at the Kansas Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
May 5, 2024; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) wins the Advent Health 400 at the Kansas Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
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Rookie IndyCar driver Kyle Larson (17) gets prepared Wednesday, April 10, 2024, for open testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson (5) is wrecked by Bubba Wallace (23) during the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Mar 31, 2024; Richmond, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) makes a pit stop during the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Mar 3, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates his victory of the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Mar 3, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates his victory of the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Mar 3, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates his victory of the Pennzoil 400 with son Owen at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson and his wife Katelyn Larson poses on the red carpet for the 2023 NASCAR Awards Banquet at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Driver for the Hendrick Motorsports Kyle Larson in the number 5 transporter before the start of the FireKeepers Casino 400 on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Jeff Gordon, left, and Kyle Larson, right, sit in the Arrow McLaren pit box at Indianapolis Motor Speedway during practice for the 2023 Indianapolis 500 Thursday.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson talks with Chip Ganassi in pit lane Thursday, May 18, 2023, during the third day of practice for the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
April 2: Kyle Larson celebrates after winning the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Mar 12, 2023; Avondale, AZ, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) holds his cap to his chest during the National Anthem ahead of the United Rentals Work United 500 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale on March 12, 2023. Mandatory Credit: Alex Gould/The Republic
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson celebrates winning the NASCAR Cup Series Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Oct. 23, 2022.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) makes a pit stop during the Ally 400 at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 26, 2022.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson speaks during the NASCAR Awards and Champion Celebration at Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson speaks after driving in the NASCAR Burnouts on Broadway event on Lower Broadway in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson, center, celebrates with No. 5 Hendirck Motorsports team in victory lane after winning the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series championship at Phoenix Raceway.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson celebrates in victory lane after winning the Bank of America Roval 400 on the Charlotte Motor Speedway road course.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR driver Kyle Larson (5) and his wife Katelyn Sweet stand for the National Anthem Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, before the start of the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 race at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 race at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 race at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 race at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 race at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson does a burnout during the NASCAR Burnouts on Broadway event in downtown Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson with his wife Katelyn Larson walk the red carpet before the 2019 NASCAR Cup Series Awards at Music City Center Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson celebrates by drinking wine after winning the Toyota-Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
May 30: Kyle Larson celebrates his win of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson (32) flies into the catchfence after a crash on the final lap of the 2013 Nationwide Series season opener at Daytona International Speedway.
Loser
Trackhouse Racing
Sure, SVG was the winner. But this was shaping up to be a huge opportunity for Trackhouse after all three of its drivers qualified in the top five. Connor Zilisch, who won the O’Reilly Auto Parts race the day before, finished 20th after a late-race flat tire while running second behind Ty Gibbs. He qualified fourth for the race.
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And then there was Ross Chastain. He qualified fifth. His team chose not to pit during Stage 1. It led to a stage win, but then he needed to pit and moved to the rear of the field. He never really recovered, finishing 27th with four laps led.
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