Cole Custer Wins Darlington Xfinity Race after Denny Hamlin DQ’d

DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – AUGUST 31: Cole Custer, driver of the #00 Production Alliance Group Ford, poses with the trophy after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway on August 31, 2019, in Darlington, South Carolina. The #18 Sport Clips Toyota, driven by Denny Hamlin (not pictured), was deemed illegal after post-race inspection and was stripped of the victory. Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

DARLINGTON, S.C. – It looked like more of the same at Darlington Raceway for driver Denny Hamlin—until post-race inspection happened.

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Byron Tries to Close Out the Regular Season Strong

William Byron, driver of the #9 Liberty University Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sports Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway on September 1, 2017, in Darlington, South Carolina. Photo – Jerry Markland/Getty Images

Only two races remain until the NASCAR XFINITY Series playoffs.

For some drivers, the final two contests are chances to make the postseason. For William Byron, the last two regular season races are opportunities to pad his series-leading playoff point total of 17. The next-closest driver – Justin Allgaier – owns eight playoff points. Continue reading