Shane van Gisbergen captured the NASCAR Cup Series victory at Sonoma Raceway, leading 74 of the final 83 laps and fending off Chase Briscoe in a dramatic finish.
The win marks his eighth career road‑course triumph and his second victory of the season, propelling him into a provisional spot in the Chase while he seeks to close the gap on oval specialists.
A dominant performance on the road course
Van Gisbergen now stands as the winningest active driver on road and street courses, surpassing Chase Elliott’s previous record and solidifying his reputation on twisty layouts.
Other top finishers included Ty Gibbs in third, with Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell rounding out the top five, while Carson Hocevar and Alex Bowman completed the field.
Chase Reddick’s challenge crumbles
Tyler Reddick, the top seed in the In‑Season Challenge, saw his lead evaporate after a power‑steering failure, dropping him from contention and allowing Denny Hamlin to advance despite finishing 26th.
Hamlin’s advancement avenges an earlier upset by Ty Dillon and underscores the unpredictable nature of the series.
What’s next for the playoff picture
The series now travels to Chicagoland Speedway on July 5, where van Gisbergen will aim to translate his road‑course success into performance on the 1.5‑mile oval, a venue where he still needs to improve.