Blaney and Byron had traded the lead multiple times during the race, with Byron having the added advantage of the first pit stall which repeatedly gave him the lead off pit road. The win is Blaney's first in a points-paying race since his August 2021 victory at Daytona, although he did win last year’s non-points All-Star Race at Texas Motor Speedway. "It's so cool just to be a part of it, let alone win it," Blaney said after celebrating with fans in the grandstands, much like Newgarden did on Sunday. Zane Smith, making just his sixth career Cup start, stayed out and led the way followed by Byron and Kyle Larson. NASCAR Cup Charlotte race results (400 laps)

Source: The Star May 30, 2023 09:19 UTC