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.
The Tucson, Arizona, native spoiled the Playoff battle by claiming his first win at the Paperclip track amid a controversial incident with Denny Hamlin.
As the checkered flag flew at the end of the United Rentals 200, Zane Smith was in the right place at the right time and captured the victory to advance to the Championship 4 next weekend at Phoenix Raceway.
The Elk Grove, California, native became the first of four Cup Series competitor to secure a championship finale spot with a win in the Lone Star state.
The Los Gatos, California, native became the winningest Xfinity Series competitor on road courses by winning the Playoff's Round of 8 finale at the Roval.
