Alex Bowman became the 12th driver to clinch a NASCAR Cup Series playoff spot with a victory, winning the second annual Chicago Street Race to end an 80-race winless streak.
Tyler Reddick finished second, followed by Ty Gibbs, Joey Hand and Michael McDowell.
Bowman earned his eighth career win in his 309th start and first since March 6, 2022, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He had entered the race on the bubble of the 16-driver playoff cut line, 51 points ahead of Bubba Wallace.
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Bowman, who led the final eight laps, became just the second driver in Cup Series history to finish last in a track’s inaugural race and then win the second edition (Chase Elliott at Nashville Superspeedway in 2021-22).
He also became the sixth driver this season to end a winless streak of at least 40 races.
Chris Buescher is now on the playoff bubble, 45 points ahead of Wallace in 15th place.
The next two drivers behind Wallace in the standings and out of the playoffs are Chase Briscoe and Kyle Busch.
