William Byron

Let's break down the news, significance and un-answered questions from NASCAR's penalty drop on Hendrick Motorsports.

The 25-year-old Byron from Charlotte, North Carolina, led 64 of 317 over-scheduled laps and prevailed in two late-race restarts, including one in overtime, to fend off teammate Kyle Larson and nab second consecutive Cup victory in the desert valley.

William Byron won Stages 1 and 2 on his way to the win at Las Vegas. A quick final pit stop put him ahead and with two fresh tires, he passed Martin Truex, Jr. for the lead with two laps to go.

The 25-year-old Byron from Charlotte, North Carolina, gambled with a late two-tire pit strategy to bank his first Cup victory at Sin City in overtime.

The reigning two-time Cup Series champion from Middletown, Connecticut, led the final 29 laps and edged Bell in a photo finish to win the first of two Duel events at Daytona.

The 29-year-old Bowman from Tucson, Arizona, saved his best for last by notching his third career pole position for the Great American Race.

The 2017 Cup Series champion led the final 25 laps en route to his first Clash career victory in his 12th start in NASCAR's exhibition event.

Ross Chastain blasted his way into the championship round, pinning his No. 1 Chevy to the outside all and rocketing his way past Denny Hamlin for the fourth and final playoff spot.

The 27-year-old Bell from Norman, Oklahoma and the 29-year-old Chastain from Alva, Florida, both captured Championship 4 spots following a dramatic finish in the Paper Clip venue.

The 2021 Cup Series champion from Elk Grove, California, led a race-high 199 of 267-scheduled laps en route to his third Cup victory of 2022 and first at Miami.