Overview

• Team Penske’s Ryan Blaney edged Daniel Suarez, Justin Haley and Cole Custer in a four‑wide dash at the line for his second victory of 2025.
• A 12‑car wreck on Lap 27 ended Alex Bowman’s night and sidelined several must‑win contenders, while Tyler Reddick clinched on points after an earlier crash.
• Because the winner was already qualified, no new automatic berth was created, preserving Bowman’s status as the 16th seed.
• Lightning canceled qualifying, so NASCAR’s metric set the lineup with Blaney on pole and Bowman on the front row, influencing pit selection and early tactics.
• The 16‑driver playoff grid is set with all three Team Penske drivers included, and the Round of 16 opens at Darlington on August 31.