Kaulig Racing's part-time NASCAR Xfinity Series competitor is set to contend in his 15th Rolex 24 at Daytona appearance with Meyer Shank Racing in 2021.
The 2016 Xfinity Series champion from Monterrey, Mexico, is set to reach a milestone start in his sixth full-time season within NASCAR's three major division series.
The reigning three-time Daytona 500 champion was awarded the top starting spot for this weekend's Playoff event at the Charlotte Roval following last weekend's victory at Talladega.
A pair of youngsters rallied from an early multi-car wreck and their share of on-track challenges to post top-15 results at Talladega and keep their championship hopes alive.
The three-time Daytona 500 champion prevailed in a wild, controversial finish to win at Talladega and race his way into the Round of 8 in the 2020 Cup Playoffs.
The Winamac, Indiana, native stormed to the lead with two laps remaining before notching up another superspeedway victory of this season and keeping his title hopes alive.