At-track photos: Phoenix championship weekend 2020

By Staff report | Published: November 7, 2020 66

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Carrying on a legacy: Chase Elliott hugs his father, Bill Elliott, after winning the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series championship.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, is congratulated by Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, and team owner and NASCAR Hall of Famer Rick Hendrick after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 and the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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What a moment. Chase Elliott and Jimmie Johnson embrace Hendrick Motorsports team owner Rick Hendrick after Chase Elliott earned his first career NASCAR Cup Series championship, while Johnson completed his final race as a full-time NASCAR driver.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 and the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott hoists the Bill France Cup after winning his first career NASCAR Cup Series championship.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, celebrates with his parents Cindy Elliott and NASCAR Hall of Famer Bill Elliott in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 and the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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A family affair for the Elliott bunch.

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Let the champagne fly.

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Chase Elliott lets it all out after climbing out of the championship-winning No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, and team owner and NASCAR Hall of Famer Rick Hendrick celebrate in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 and the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott and team owner Rick Hendrick pose with the Bill France Cup.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, is congratulated Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/MOEN Ford, in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 and the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Competitors on the race track, friends off of it. Ryan Blaney congratulates Chase Elliott after his title triumph.

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As one championship-winning career ends, another one has just begun.

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Jimmie Johnson gets a warm embrace from one of his two daughters after climbing out of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet for the final time.

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Soaking in the moment.

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A changing of the guard. Jimmie Johnson congratulates Chase Elliott after the checkered flag. As Johnson exits his seven-time championship career, Elliott earns his first title.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, is congratulated by team owner and NASCAR Hall of Famer Rick Hendrick after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 and the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Team owner Rick Hendrick and Chase Elliott share a smile amidst the celebration.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, celebrates with the checkered flag after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 and the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott celebrates with the crowd after capturing the checkered flag.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, and pit crew member celebrate after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 and the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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One of Chase Elliott's crew members celebrates after handing the No. 9 driver the championship flag.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, is congratulated by Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 Door Dash Chevrolet, after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 and the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Bubba Wallace congratulates Chase Elliott after the race.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Joey Logano works to fend off Denny Hamlin in the early stages of the Championship 4 finale.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford, Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, and Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/MOEN Ford, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Denny Hamlin tries to make a pass on Brad Keselowski with Ryan Blaney in tow.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, leads the field to start the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Championship 4 drivers Joey Logano, Brad Keselowski and Denny Hamlin lead the field into Turn 1 after taking the green flag in the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway.

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Jimmie Johnson leads the field during pace laps prior to making his 686th and final NASCAR Cup Series start as a full-time driver.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, and crew chief Chad Knaus embrace on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. Jimmie Johnson is scheduled to retire from full-time NASCAR racing after 2020. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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After winning seven championships together, Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus will both transition to new roles in 2021.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Rush/HAAS CNC Ford, and Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, pose with their family , Lorra Bowyer, Chandra Johnson, Cash Bowyer, Presley Bowyer. Lydia Norriss Johnson and Genevieve Johnson prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. Clint Bowyer and Jimmie Johnson is scheduled to retire from full-time NASCAR racing after 2020. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Jimmie Johnson and Clint Bowyer, who is also made his final full-time start at Phoenix on Sunday, get together for a photo with their families on pit road.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, enters his car to start the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Climbing into the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet one final time.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, speaks to his with his wife Chandra Johnson and their daughters Lydia Norriss Johnson and Genevieve Johnson on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona.Jimmie Johnson is scheduled to retire from full-time NASCAR racing after 2020. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Jimmie Johnson shares a final few moments with wife Chandra and daughters Lydia and Genevieve before putting on the helmet.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, waves to fans as he is driven on the track during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Championship 4 drivers Chase Elliott and Joey Logano ride around the track during pre-race ceremonies.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, walks the grid with his wife Chandra Johnson and their daughters Lydia Norriss Johnson and Genevieve Johnson prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona.Jimmie Johnson is scheduled to retire from full-time NASCAR racing after 2020. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Jimmie Johnson, wife Chandra and their daughters Lydia and Genevieve walk down pit road together.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, waves to fans on stage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. Jimmie Johnson is scheduled to retire from full-time NASCAR racing after 2020. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The seven-time champion gives a wave to the crowd prior to his final start.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, and Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford, stand on stage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The Bill France Cup awaits one of these Championship 4 drivers at the end of Sunday's 312-lap season finale in the desert.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/MOEN Ford, and Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, poses on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Blaney poses for a photo with Jimmie Johnson on the grid.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, and Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 Door Dash Chevrolet, shake hands as Chandra Johnson looks on prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Jimmie Johnson and Bubba Wallace shake hands on pit road prior to climbing in their cars.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, and pit crew bump fist prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott gives a fist bump to one of his No. 9 crew members before it's go time.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Austin Cindric, driver of the #22 Menards/Richmond Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 200 and the 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Austin Cindric's 100th career start was a special one as he came away with his eighth NASCAR Xfinity Series victory and first series championship in the No. 22 Ford for Team Penske.

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Cindric led 72 laps in the championship race, including the final one as he crossed the finish line ahead of Noah Gragson and Brandon Jones. The next-highest Championship 4 finisher was Justin Allgaier in fifth place.

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Cindric had the best car for a Championship 4-high 82 laps, according to Racing Insights. Allgaier was second with 80 laps.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Austin Cindric, driver of the #22 Menards/Richmond Ford, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 200 and the 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Cindric benefitted from a late call by crew chief Brian Wilson as he came to pit road for fresh tires during the final caution period. Cindric restarted third but moved up to the lead on the last lap.

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Cindric does a celebratory burnout after clinching the 2020 Xfinity Series championship.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Austin Cindric, driver of the #22 Menards/Richmond Ford, crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 200 and the 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Cindric crosses the start-finish line first for his sixth win of the season in his 33rd start.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT Chevrolet, and Austin Cindric, driver of the #22 Menards/Richmond Ford, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 200 at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Allgaier led a race-high 76 laps and was out front for the final restart, but he did not have fresh tires and dropped back to fifth place at the finish.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #98 HighPoint.com Ford, spins into the wall on the final laps of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 200 at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Briscoe spun with two laps to go, bringing out a caution and setting up a final restart for the championship. Briscoe, who had nine wins for Stewart-Haas Racing in 2020 and is moving up to the Cup Series in 2021, finished ninth on Saturday.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Justin Haley, driver of the #11 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 200 at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Justin Haley, in the No. 11 Chevrolet for Kaulig Racing, rallied for an eighth-place finish on Saturday at Phoenix.

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Here's a look at the Xfinity Series championship trophy that was handed out to Austin Cindric at the end of Saturday's race at Phoenix Raceway.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 200 at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Justin Allgaier whizzes past the start-finish line early during the Championship 4 race at Phoenix.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Justin Haley, driver of the #11 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, and Michael Annett, driver of the #1 Pilot Flying J Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 200 at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Championship 4 driver Justin Haley races ahead of Michael Annett on Saturday at Phoenix.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #98 HighPoint.com Ford, and Austin Cindric, driver of the #22 Menards/Richmond Ford, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 200 at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Briscoe races alongside fellow Championship 4 driver Austin Cindric. Briscoe scraped the wall in Stage 1 but was able to continue.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT Chevrolet, Chase Briscoe, driver of the #98 HighPoint.com Ford, Austin Cindric, driver of the #22 Menards/Richmond Ford, and Justin Haley, driver of the #11 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, lead the field to start the NASCAR Xfinity Series Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 200 at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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It's green flag (and green cactus) for the Xfinity Series Championship 4 race on Saturday at Phoenix.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #98 HighPoint.com Ford, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 200 at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Briscoe stands with his No. 98 Ford on the grid before Saturday afternoon's championship race.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 200 at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Justin Allgaier, standing next to his No. 7 Chevrolet, is perhaps looking at a last-minute message before the championship race.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Austin Cindric, driver of the #22 Menards/Richmond Ford, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 200 at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Austin Cindric stands with his No. 22 Ford on the grid at Phoenix Raceway.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Justin Haley, driver of the #11 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 200 at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Justin Haley waits with his No. 11 Chevrolet before the Championship 4 race.

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The cars were lined up on the grid before Saturday's Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 200 with pole winner Justin Allgaier's No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet up front.

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Four drivers, one championship: The cars of Justin Haley, Austin Cindric, Chase Briscoe and Justin Allgaier are lined up on the grid.

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That's quite the collection of winner stickers for Chase Briscoe, but he could use one more Saturday at Phoenix to complete a remarkable 2020 run.

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The crew pushes Austin Cindric's Team Penske No. 22 Ford out to the grid.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Sheldon Creed, driver of the #2 Chevy Accessories/Trench Shoring Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Let the champagne fly! Sheldon Creed celebrates winning the 2020 NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series championship in the season finale at Phoenix Raceway.

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Sheldon Creed hoists the championship trophy for the first time in his career.

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Sheldon Creed won the race in an overtime restart to earn his first career title.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Sheldon Creed, driver of the #2 Chevy Accessories/Trench Shoring Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Sheldon Creed climbs from the No. 2 GMS Racing Chevrolet, raising his arms in excitement after a thrilling overtime finish at the 1-mile Arizona track.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Sheldon Creed, driver of the #2 Chevy Accessories/Trench Shoring Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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A celebration fit for a champion as Sheldon Creed burns down his Goodyear tires.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Sparks are seen as Carson Hocevar, driver of the #42 Scott's/GMPartsNow Chevrolet, spins into the wall after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Sparks are seen as Carson Hocevar, driver of the No. 42 Scott's/GMPartsNow Chevrolet, spins into the wall.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Grant Enfinger, driver of the #98 Champion/Curb Records Ford, Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Ideal Door/Menards Ford, Zane Smith, driver of the #21 MRC Construction Chevrolet, and Sheldon Creed, driver of the #2 Chevy Accessories/Trench Shoring Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Championship 4 drivers Grant Enfinger, Sheldon Creed, Zane Smith and Brett Moffitt all started up front, fanning out as they took the green flag for the Lucas Oil 150 championship finale at Phoenix Raceway.

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This is what four Gander Trucks drivers are fighting for in the desert.

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Brett Moffitt is running a tribute paint scheme for seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson prior to his final race as a full-time driver on Sunday.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Brett Moffitt, driver of the #23 Plan B Sales Chevrolet, and Sheldon Creed, driver of the #2 Chevy Accessories/Trench Shoring Chevrolet, walk the grid prior to the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Championship 4 contenders and GMS Racing teammates Brett Moffitt (left) and Sheldon Creed (right) share a moment walking to the grid.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Brett Moffitt, driver of the #23 Plan B Sales Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Championship 4 driver Brett Moffitt leans on the No. 23 GMS Racing Chevrolet prior to the race.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Zane Smith, driver of the #21 MRC Construction Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Championship 4 driver Zane Smith takes it all in before climbing into the No. 21 GMS Racing Chevrolet.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Grant Enfinger, driver of the #98 Champion/Curb Records Ford, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Championship 4 driver Grant Enfinger looks on while waiting to strap into the No. 98 ThorSport Racing Ford.