Larson and Berry finished first and second during the Last Chance Qualifier event to automatically transfer to the Clash while Blaney was awarded the final starting spot based on the 2024 points provisional.
The 2020 Cup Series champion from Dawsonville, Georgia, achieved the pole position for the first qualifying Heat Race and proceeded to lead all 25 laps en route to his first career pole for the Clash.
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 reigning Cup Series champion from High Point, North Carolina, led 32 of 500-scheduled laps and overtook Playoff contender Chase Elliott for the lead with 14 laps remaining to muscle his way to a redemptive Cup victory at Martinsville and return to the Championship 4 round with an opportunity to defend his series title.
NASCAR heads to Martinsville Speedway for the final races in the Round of 8 to determine the four drivers in each series who will contend for the 2024 Championship.
NASCAR travels to Martinsville Speedway for the final races in the Round of 8 this weekend. Four drivers in each series will advance to contend for the coveted 2024 championship title at Phoenix Raceway.
The two-time Xfinity Series champion led a race-high 97 of 267-scheduled laps and executed a final-lap pass on Playoff contender Ryan Blaney to grab his third Cup victory of the 2024 season and race his way into his first Championship 4 appearance.
The NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Truck Series all travel to Homestead-Miami Speedway this weekend for the second race in the Playoffs Championship Round of 8.
It’s been said that good things come to those who wait. For Tyler Ankrum, the wait consisted of a 130-race winless streak with a little adversity thrown in. And finally, the wait is over.