In the closing laps of the Goodyear 400, Tyler Reddick, who had led a race‑high 174 laps, made a high‑speed move into Turn 3 that clipped Chris Buescher. The contact sent Buescher into the SAFER barrier, damaging his car and forcing him onto pit road. Reddick suffered a flat right‑rear tire and fell from the front of the field.
With Buescher and Reddick out of contention, Brad Keselowski seized the opportunity and secured his first Cup Series victory since 2021. After the checkered flag, Buescher and Reddick exchanged heated words on pit road, culminating in a shove that underscored the high stakes of the race.