Ryan Blaney Wins Xfinity 500; Byron Secures Final Championship 4 Spot by One Point

Nov 3, 2024, 10:34 PM

Ryan Blaney won the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, securing his place in the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 and an opportunity to defend his Cup championship in Phoenix next weekend. Blaney's victory allows him to join Joey Logano, Tyler Reddick, and William Byron in the Championship 4. William Byron clinched the final spot by finishing ahead of Christopher Bell by one point, with the support of fellow Chevrolet drivers forming a blockade to protect his position. Drivers eliminated from the playoffs include Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, and Christopher Bell.