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Ryan Blaney made the most of the provisional he needed for a spot in the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum, earning a place on the podium alongside winner Denny Hamlin and runner-up Kyle Busch. Not…
Ryan Blaney took full advantage of the provisional spot he needed to secure a spot in the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum, finishing on the podium in third place alongside winner Denny Hamlin and runner-up Kyle Busch. The unique winner’s podium and medals were a tribute to the Coliseum’s Olympic history. Blaney initially struggled to qualify for the race, finishing 26th on the chart, but qualified due to the event having 23 drivers and offering a spot to the highest-ranked driver from the previous season who hadn’t locked in a place. Blaney started last but steadily made his way to the front and was in contention for the victory. Despite settling for third place, it was Blaney’s best finish in a Clash event and his first top-five finish in L.A. The race was moved up and condensed due to anticipated severe weather in the area. Blaney praised NASCAR’s decision to adjust the schedule and recognized the support for the event.
