Shane van Gisbergen claimed victory at the Sonoma Raceway NASCAR event, leading 74 of the final 83 laps and securing his eighth win on road and street circuits, a tally that puts him ahead of any active Cup Series driver in that discipline.
A Road Course Masterclass
The New Zealander celebrated with a burnout and took the opportunity to thank his crew, noting that the team transformed a difficult practice into a winning performance.
Chase Briscoe finished second but was left to lament a misstep in Turn 1 with four laps remaining that cost him the lead, a mistake that the driver said haunted the closing stages.
Behind them, Ty Gibbs captured third place, while Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell completed the top five, underscoring the competitive depth of the field.
The race also featured a dramatic turn of events for Tyler Reddick, who dropped to 36th after a power‑steering failure but still managed to set the fastest lap once his car was repaired, a feat that helped Alex Bowman advance in the In‑Season Challenge.
Denny Hamlin, despite finishing 26th, rebounded from being spun by Carson Hocevar, who later apologized for the contact, and the veteran used the result to avenge a previous upset.
Looking ahead, the NASCAR schedule moves to Chicagoland Speedway on July 5, where van Gisbergen hopes to translate his road‑course momentum into stronger performances on oval tracks, a venue where he has identified room for improvement.