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Second, again: How a NASCAR Cup win evaded Carson Hocevar in Nashville
Carson Hocevar made an impressive charge through the field at Nashville, starting 26th and finishing as high as second. Despite some drama with Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Hocevar’s No. 77 Chevrolet climbed to seventh by the end of the second stage. Through successful pit strategy, he jumped to second place but couldn’t catch Ryan Blaney due to traffic.
Despite finishing as a runner-up for the second time this year, Hocevar acknowledged the strength of the team after a difficult qualifying. Reflecting on the Coca-Cola 600, where he was also a strong contender, he praised the team’s improvement from previous races. Hocevar expressed pride in the team, acknowledging the hard work put into the race car and seeing the Nashville race as a positive step forward.
