Official NASCAR standings for playoff points

Austin Cindric Wins Stage 1 of NASCAR GEICO 500 by Four Thousandths of a Second

Apr 21, 2024, 08:13 PM

Austin Cindric clinched his fourth career stage win and his second of the season in the NASCAR Cup Series, narrowly winning Stage 1 of the GEICO 500 by a mere four thousandths of a second over Chase Elliott. The race remained clean and green throughout all 60 laps of the first stage. Cindric, who now has four career stage wins, was followed by Elliott, William Byron, Ryan Blaney, and Kyle Busch in the top five positions. The stage results contribute to the season's playoff points, with Cindric earning 10 points and a playoff point for his victory.