The Mobile, Alabama, native fended off the field in the closing laps of the second stage to become the second African-American competitor to win in NASCAR's premier series.
The Chesterfield, Virginia, native fended off a late challenge from Chase Elliott to claim his first victory at Vegas and proceed to the Round of 8 in the 2021 Cup Playoffs.
The Elk Grove, California, native benefitted from a late run-in involving teammate Elliott and Harvick to win for the sixth time in 2021 at Thunder Valley.
The 2017 Cup champion rallied from an opening lap penalty to lead the final 51 laps and beat teammate Denny Hamlin to win at Richmond and advance to the Playoff's Round of 12.
NASCAR issued L1 penalties to the No. 9 team of Chase Elliott and the No. 48 team of Alex Bowman Thursday afternoon. It was determined that the teams had violated Section 20.6.1e in the NASCAR Rule Book.
Elliott started 34th after failing to post a qualifying time, but methodically worked his way into the lead, passing Matt DiBenedetto on Lap 38, and then overtaking Kyle Busch with 17 to go.
