Aric Almirola Wins NASCAR Xfinity Playoff Opener at Kansas Speedway

Almirola clinches victory with a late pass, while top-seeded Justin Allgaier's season faces jeopardy after a crash.

Aric Almirola secured his second win of the season and sixth career Xfinity victory by passing Cole Custer with three laps remaining.
The race at Kansas Speedway featured 14 lead changes and six cautions, highlighting a competitive and eventful playoff opener.
Cole Custer finished in second place, followed by Chandler Smith, Connor Zilisch, and Sheldon Creed in the top five.
Top-seeded Justin Allgaier crashed on Lap 70, marking his fourth consecutive race with an accident, and finished in 36th place.
The next race in the Xfinity Series Round of 12 will take place at Talladega Superspeedway next Saturday.