The Columbus, Ohio, native wrapped up the Xfinity Series regular-season championship following a top-10 run and capping off an eventful doubleheader run at Richmond.
The Riverton, Illinois, veteran backed up his first Richmond on Friday night by dominating and winning the second Richmond event on Saturday afternoon, thus carrying extra momentum prior to the Playoffs.
The seven-time Cup championship crew chief for Hendrick Motorsports' No. 24 team is set to reach a milestone start in his 20th full-time season as a crew chief.
The Charlotte native driving the No. 24 car for Hendrick Motorsports is set to achieve a milestone start in his junior season in the NASCAR Cup Series.
Stewart-Haas Racing's Aric Almirola and Clint Bowyer rallied from a long night of racing and their share of on-track issues to record top-10 results in the Playoff opener at Darlington Raceway.