The 2017 Cup Series champion from Mayetta, New Jersey, led the first nine laps and finished in 17th place in his 693rd and final start as a full-time competitor in NASCAR's premier series at Phoenix.
The two-time Cup Series champion from Middletown, Connecticut, led 107 of 312-scheduled laps and fended off teammate Ryan Blaney during a 54-lap dash to the finish to win the 2024 finale at Phoenix and become the 10th competitor overall to reach three championships in NASCAR's premier series.
The caution flag came out for the No. 71 on lap 249, allowing Kraus to take the wave around, restarting 31st and one lap down. As green flag runs continued, Kraus ended the race in 25th
The 21-year-old Hocevar from Portage, Michigan, notched a career-best third-place run at Watkins Glen International in September, finished in the top 10 six times and settled in 21st place in the final standings to become the first Michigan native to achieve the Cup rookie title in seven years.
William Byron drove to a third-place finish in the 312-lap season finale race, ultimately ending the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season third in the final points standings.