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For the first time in 10 years of the elimination Playoff format, the NASCAR Cup Series champion failed to win the title race—not that it mattered one bit to 2023 champion Ryan Blaney. When he took…
In a historic turn of events, Ryan Blaney became the NASCAR Cup Series champion despite not winning the title race. Blaney’s second-place finish secured the victory for Team Penske and marked Ford’s sweep of Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway. Meanwhile, Ross Chastain claimed his second victory of the season. Blaney’s fierce battle against Kyle Larson ended with him taking the lead on lap 292 and securing second place behind Chastain. Although he was the runner-up, Blaney was elated by the bigger prize he had won. Despite facing struggles earlier in the season, Blaney’s team never gave up and continued to work hard, making their victory all the more special.
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