Overview
- Josh Berry spun in Turn 2 on the opening lap at Darlington, hit the outside wall, and sparked a multi-car incident that brought out an immediate caution.
- His No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford sustained heavy rear-end damage, and he drove to the garage for repairs with the team attempting to return the car to competition.
- Tyler Reddick was clipped trying to avoid Berry but kept his No. 45 off the wall and reported no major damage.
- Further back, Michael McDowell contacted Kyle Busch and several others, including Derek Kraus, Daniel Suarez, and Chris Buescher, incurred damage.
- Berry qualified inside the top five and entered the Round of 16 in 13th place, one point below the cutline held by Joey Logano.