William Byron Clinches Championship 4 with Martinsville Victory
In a crucial race, William Byron secures his spot in the Championship 4 by winning the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville, overcoming previous setbacks.
RIDGEWAY, Va. – In a high-stakes situation where victory was necessary to secure a place in the NASCAR Cup Series championship, William Byron outpaced Ryan Blaney during the final laps at Martinsville to win the Xfinity 500. This marks Byron’s third win of the season, as he attributes his success to resilience after a challenging Round of 8.
Byron’s path to victory included overcoming a 36-point deficit to reach the Championship 4 alongside Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe, and his teammate Kyle Larson, ensuring next week they will race for the title in Phoenix.
After facing setbacks earlier in the season, Byron’s performance at Martinsville saw him lead 304 laps and earn the pole position. The final moments of the race were intense as both drivers were battling for their championship spots.
In his post-race comments, Byron expressed gratitude for the victory and excitement for the upcoming championship race, emphasizing the hard work of his team.
Xfinity 500 results
- #24 - William Byron
- #12 - Ryan Blaney
- #9 - Chase Elliott
- #1 - Ross Chastain
- #5 - Kyle Larson
- #60 - Ryan Preece
- #20 - Christopher Bell
- #22 - Joey Logano
- #34 - Todd Gilliland
- #21 - Josh Berry
Byron made his decisive move with 43 laps to go, pushing Blaney off the grooved path to take the lead. A late caution reminded his team of the critical nature of their final pit stop, and they executed to perfection, clinching Byron’s opportunity to contend for the championship.
