The No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports entry piloted by Kyle Larson and led by crew chief Cliff Daniels become the 10th team to be penalized for a loose wheel infraction following Sonoma.
The Elk Grove, California, native fended off Martin Truex Jr. in a 24-lap shootout to win for the 10th time in 2021 and for his first NASCAR Cup Series championship in the desert state.
Four points separate two Hendrick Motorsports' teammates and champions for a spot in the 2020 Cup Playoffs following a doubleheader weekend at the Monster Mile.
