Matt DiBenedetto, who crossed the finish line second to Hamlin, was penalized by NASCAR for forcing Byron below the yellow line as they battled for the lead. Austin Dillon13. I had a lot of confidence going into today. For the second time in as many seasons, Denny Hamlin broke Matt DiBenedetto’s heart, before NASCAR removed the pathos from the situation with a post-race ruling. An 11-car wreck on Lap 108, 11 circuits before the end of Stage 2, had a dramatic effect on the playoff landscape.

10/4/2020. Related: Chase Elliott, Matt DiBenedetto penalized after the NASCAR race at Talladega, After: Talladega (Oct 4, 2020)-Race 2 of 3 in Round of 12, — Previously Eliminated After Round of 16 —, William ByronNo. Matt DiBenedetto22. Green, DiBenedetto and Hamlin run even into turn one. 43, Kevin Harvick wins Busch Pole Award for playoff race at Texas. James Davison37. We've got the latest info about all upcoming events, from the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series to the NASCAR Xfinity Series to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup … Blaney takes the top spot away. Almirola wasn’t as fortunate. Keselowski quickly works around him to retake the lead. Chris Buescher7. He pulls even with Logano and clear. After the penalties, Ty Dillon was credited with third place, Byron with fourth and Elliott with fifth, as multi-car wrecks made mincemeat of the fortunes of the majority of playoff drivers. Truex blocks both lanes. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota took advantage of high attrition, a fast car and a fresh set of tires to pull out his seventh victory of the season, his second at Talladega and the 44th of his career, tying him with NASCAR Hall of Famer Bill Elliott for 18th all-time. “A lot of stuff happened, for sure,” said Hamlin, who clinched a spot in the Round of 8 with the win. It's probably too late to turn back now anyway. Denny Hamlin winning Sunday’s Cup playoff race at Talladega.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.Copyright © 2020 NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Chase Elliott; 7. Bubba Wallace leads a charge on the outside lane, Wallace leads. In one of the wildest races in Talladega Superspeedway’s history, Denny Hamlin, one of the few playoff drivers that survived the afternoon mayhem, emerged victorious – coming from fifth through turn four on the last lap – to take home the checkered flag in triple overtime to win Sunday’s YellaWood 500. 30 to go, Chase Elliott dives to the bottom to lead a charge on the inside. Elliott leads but he’s lost momentum. John Hunter Nemechek; 6. DiBenedetto was scored as finishing 21st. All rights reserved. Timmy Hill16. Ryan Blaney; 8. The red flag is out. Kurt Busch32. Kevin Harvick21. Baby Jessica, it appears you've fallen into the well. Keselowski gets loose on the inside but he saves it. Talladega Superspeedway is a 2.66-mile oval. Pack racing, this is a wildcard event in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. Martin Truex Jr24. 48 of the seven-time champion, igniting a melee that eliminated Bowyer, Kurt Busch, Cole Custer, Daniel Suarez and Brendan Gaughan from the race. Green, Truex checks up and Hamlin drops to the bottom. DiBenedetto throws a block. Click here to exit the well. DiBenedetto and Hamlin take over the front row. Johnson gets loose through the tri-oval and clips Kurt Busch. Logano tries to block, too late. He drives by Buscher with a push from McDowell. Buescher finished 22nd. Logano quickly retakes the lead. Lap 75, Erik Jones has a run on the outside. Martin Truex Jr; 9. The field heads to the pit lane. Note: Inspection in the NASCAR Cup Series garage was all clear with no issues and no lug-nut issues. Hamlin is forced to the apron. That leaves six spots left to be clinched in the cutoff race at the Charlotte Roval. Elliott to the lead. He pulls even with Logano for the lead and clear. Ricky Stenhouse Jr39. William Byron5. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford, Matt DiBenedettoNo. Erik Jones3. It’s the top lane vs the bottom at Talladega.

Keselowski has a run on the outside down the back, Keselowski leads. Chase Elliott23. Ryan Blaney26. Denny Hamlin**2. Green, Logano leads on the bottom into turn one.

View full NASCAR Cup Series results from Talladega Superspeedway below. 188 laps of stock car racing are up next…. I'm not here to save you. Justin Haley12. Corey LaJoie is stalled behind them and the caution is back out.

Green, Almirola gets the jump with a push from Matt DiBenedetto. We finally got one back.

Kurt Busch is sent straight into the outside wall, after contact he’s sent airborne. 3 to go in stage one, Joey Logano pushes Alex Bowman into the back Almirola. I thought we were going to have a good shot to win. Like DiBenedetto, Chris Buescher, who led three times for 15 laps, was penalized for forcing a car below the yellow line on the final lap. Alex Bowman15. Logano, Bowyer and then Hamlin follow. Kurt Busch; 10. He looks to the outside, Logano blocks. This is one of those that you don’t plan on winning, but we got away with one today.”. A noose was found in the garage stall of NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace at Talladega … 36 to go, Byron has a run on the outside. Lap 109, big crash! Christopher Bell.

Tyler Reddick; 8. William Byron; 7. RELATED: Race results | At-track photos: Talladega. Lap 83, Erik Jones back to the lead on the outside. Wallace gets turned in turn three. Brother Kyle Buch, already damaged in two earlier incidents, trailed the wreck but couldn’t avoid it and sustained additional damage after contact with Gaughan’s Chevrolet. 1. Denny Hamlin dodged mayhem to score a triple-overtime win in the YellaWood 500 in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs at Talladega Superspeedway. I think the 20 (Jones) hit the wall and then started coming back down, which forced, I think, me and the 24 (William Byron) down to the apron. See where everyone else finished in the chaotic superspeedway race. Corey Lajoie29. 4 to go in stage one, Truex Jr leads a charge on the outside lane. Penalty: Joey Logano has been penalized for pushing Chase Elliott below the yellow line. Almirola is off first with tires onle.

Green, Elliott leads with a push from Preece. Cody Ware20. NASCAR® and its marks are trademarks of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC. Joey Logano; 3. Talladega Superspeedway hosts the second of two races in the Round of 12 playoff. I'm just here for the ride. Logano, Harvick and others are collected. Lap 53, Chase Elliott to the lead on the outside.

Joey Logano27. Byron joins the battle.

Wallace can’t block it, Keselowski leads. Joey Gase18. John Hunter Nemechek9. Cole Custer; Buescher leads them to the pit lane.