XFINITY 500 @ MARTINSVILLE

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October 30, 2022 @ 2:00 ET

ROUND OF EIGHT CUT-OFF RACE

A Walk-Off win, Video-Game Move and more surprising Playoff Cuts

Bell Brings home the Timepiece

Christopher Bell was running out of time. Deep below the cut line and deep in the field he managed to fight his way and repeat the Roval miracle.

Wall-riding Watermelon Man

A massive move dropped jaws on the final two turns bringing Chastain into a transfer position was the news of the night. Hamlin dominated the race with a Stage One and Two sweep. Trouble late in the pit stops gave the so far Championship-less veteran an uphill battle going into the final stage. He lost critical track position but appeared safe with Chastain's mediocre performance challenged by Bell and Briscoe battling for the win. Chastain was running tenth on the final lap until turn three where he turned rocket in open-throttle 5th to beat out Hamlin's playoff hopes.

Chase Elliott secured his spot in the Round of 4 winning critical points with a P2 in both Stage One and Two.

Chase Briscoe stayed on track while race leaders pit with 34 laps to go, an early pit penalty to the back of the pack hit hard.

Eliminations: Denny Hamlin, William Byron, Ryan Blaney and Chase Briscoe

Championship FOUR: Joey Logano, Christopher Bell, Ross Chastain and Chase Elliott

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