Overview

• Van Gisbergen led 60 of 100 laps at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez to win by 16.567 seconds, marking the largest margin in a Cup Series race since 2009.
• A sudden downpour on the opening lap prompted most teams to pit for wet-weather tires under chaotic conditions.
• Despite battling a severe gastrointestinal illness, van Gisbergen applied wet-track guidance from Formula 1’s Max Verstappen to maintain his advantage.
• Kyle Busch lost control on the slippery course and crashed out on lap seven, ending his race prematurely.
• Ben Kennedy praised the event’s turnout; NASCAR officials are optimistic about returning to Mexico City in future seasons.