William Byron Dominates at Watkins Glen for Fifth Win of the Season

William Byron took the lead early and dominated the race at Watkins Glen International, securing his fifth victory of the 2022 season.
Denny Hamlin finished second, while Martin Truex Jr. failed to lock up the regular season title, which will be decided between them at Daytona.
Chase Elliott ran out of fuel late in the race after being a pre-race favorite, putting his playoff position in jeopardy.
Michael McDowell and Bubba Wallace struggled with car issues and penalties, hurting their chances to make the playoffs.
The win makes Byron a top championship contender going into the playoffs as he snapped the three-race win streak for Ford.