Overview

• William Byron ran the final 144 laps without pitting, conserving fuel under 12 cautions to claim his second victory of the season at Iowa Speedway
• Pole-sitter Chase Briscoe finished second after nearly catching Byron on fresher fuel but stalled in his final push
• Brad Keselowski dominated the opening stages with wins in both Stage 1 and Stage 2, led 68 laps and settled for third at the finish
• Byron’s win moved him past teammate Chase Elliott into the regular-season points lead with three playoff berths still up for grabs
• Iowa Speedway’s second Cup Series race showcased how a handful of stage-format cautions can reshape pit strategies and influence playoff positioning