After leading 89 laps, he wound up finishing in fifth place. But, after the No. 20 of Erik Jones failed post-race inspection, the No. 2 driver was moved up in the running order and was credited with a fourth-place finish.
The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series is at Darlington Raceway this weekend as the Playoffs swiftly approach. There are only two races left in the regular season.
Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 2 Discount Tire Team Penske Ford won the pole on Friday afternoon at Michigan International Speedway with a time of 37.80 seconds at 190.471 mph.
Martin Truex Jr. was one of 17 cars victimized on lap 119 when Austin Dillon and Clint Bowyer made contact, spinning Dillion into oncoming traffic. Truex finished 22nd.
