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2023 NASCAR Cup Talladega playoff race results
Ryan Blaney secured his spot in the Round of 8 by winning the race at Talladega, leading a Ford 1-2 as chaos unfolded behind him. William Byron finished in third place, with Denny Hamlin in fourth and Corey LaJoie in fifth. The race was fiercely competitive, with 70 lead changes among 24 different drivers. Blaney won Stage 1, while Brad Keselowski won Stage 2 before crashing out later in the race, resulting in a red flag to repair the barriers. Only Blaney and Ross Chastain, out of the playoff drivers, failed to finish the race. Keselowski now has a two-point advantage over Tyler Reddick, nine points over Chastain and Bubba Wallace, and 26 points over Kyle Busch heading into the elimination race at the Charlotte Roval. In a thrilling finish, Blaney narrowly beat Kevin Harvick to take the Talladega playoff win.
Source: motorsport
