The three-time Daytona 500 champion prevailed in a wild, controversial finish to win at Talladega and race his way into the Round of 8 in the 2020 Cup Playoffs.
The 2014 Cup champion benefitted from a late incident involving Elliott and Truex to win the 2020 Cup Playoff opener at Darlington Raceway in dramatic fashion.
The driver of the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet from Charlotte survived a chaotic night and a long regular season to grab his first Cup career win and a spot in the 2020 Playoffs.
Four competitors remain in points-scoring position for the final three spots to the 2020 Cup Playoffs following a doubleheader weekend at the Monster Mile.
The 2014 Cup champion recorded his seventh victory of the season, a milestone win for Ford and he clinched the regular-season title following the second event of the weekend at the Monster Mile.
William Byron continues to hold sole possession of the final spot to the 2020 Cup Playoffs by 25 points over teammate Jimmie Johnson with three regular-season races remaining.
Six spots remain vacant and two competitors each trail the Playoff cutline by 26 points following an eventful Cup doubleheader weekend at the Irish Hills.
