TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 World Wide Technology Chevrolet, is involved in an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

At-track photos: Tripleheader playoff weekend at Talladega

By Staff Report | Published: October 3, 2020 55

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

1 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Denny Hamlin came away with the victory after a chaotic finish in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Round of 12 race at Talladega Superspeedway.

2 of 55

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Denny Hamlin celebrates in Victory Lane after earning his seventh win of the season, advancing to the Round of 8.

3 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Denny delivered this burnout after making a huge pass for the win coming out of Turn 4 on the final lap.

4 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, William Byron, driver of the #24 Hendrickcars.com Chevrolet, and Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #21 Menards/Tuscany Ford, lead the field during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

This was the battle to the finish line as Hamlin (11), DiBenedetto (21) and William Byron (24) all fought for the top spot in the final moments.

5 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, and William Byron, driver of the #24 Hendrickcars.com Chevrolet, lead the field as Tyler Reddick, driver of the #8 Cat Next Gen Dozers Chevrolet, and Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford, are involved in an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

On the final lap of the race, Brad Keselowski spun trying to battle for position behind the leaders.

6 of 55

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

Bubba Wallace (43) heads toward the outside wall in Turn 4 after making contact with Ryan Preece (37) in an effort to switch lanes in the closing laps.

7 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #21 Menards/Tuscany Ford, and Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, lead the field as cars behind them wreck during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

A wider look as Wallace, Blaney, Austin Dillon and Matt Kenseth crash in Turn 4.

8 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John's Ford, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Kevin Harvick's No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing team changes tires and makes repairs after a crash.

9 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, and William Byron, driver of the #24 Hendrickcars.com Chevrolet, lead as Ryan Newman, driver of the #6 Guaranteed Rate Ford, Tyler Reddick, driver of the #8 Cat Next Gen Dozers Chevrolet, Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, and Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, are involved in an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Playoff drivers Joey Logano and Kyle Busch trigger a big wreck in the closing laps of Sunday's race,

10 of 55

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Logano slides down the race track in the No. 22 Ford as Kyle Busch and Martin Truex Jr. wreck behind him.

11 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John's Ford, Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, and Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, are involved in an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

The crash also collected Kevin Harvick, while others were able to avoid the incident on the apron.

12 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, and Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, are involved in an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

A closer look at Logano crashing as Busch and Truex get caught up in the mess.

13 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 GEARWRENCH Chevrolet, Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Rush Truck Centers/BlueDEF Ford, and Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford, spin after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

This big crash on Lap 108 collected several NASCAR Cup Series playoff drivers, including Kurt Busch, Clint Bowyer, Brad Keselowski and Kyle Busch in Sunday's YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.

14 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 GEARWRENCH Chevrolet, Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Rush Truck Centers/BlueDEF Ford, Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford, and Cole Custer, driver of the #41 HaasTooling.com Ford, spin after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

Another angle of the crash that began with Jimmie Johnson, Kurt Busch and Clint Bowyer in the tri-oval.

15 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Off Road Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Austin Dillon's No. 3 Richard Childress Racing team repairs the car on pit road under caution.

16 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, leads the field during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

A beautiful day for some superspeedway racing in the heart of Alabama.

17 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Pennzoil Ford, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

The No. 12 Team Penske group of Ryan Blaney changes tires after he hit the wall on Lap 86.

18 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 Hungry Jack Chevrolet, spins after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. slides into the inside wall, slamming the rear of the No. 47 JTG Daugherty Racing Chevrolet.

19 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfiled Power Bites Ford, drives off the track after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

NASCAR Cup Series playoff driver Aric Almirola was among four drivers involved in a crash on Lap 57. Almirola nurses his No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford back to pit road before retiring from the race.

20 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, drives off the track after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Playoff driver Kyle Busch continues with significant damage on the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota after the Lap 57 crash.

21 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Pennzoil Ford, drives off the track after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Ryan Blaney, winner of the past two Talladega Superspeedway races, takes the No. 12 Team Penske Ford to pit road after receiving damage from the Lap 57 wreck.

22 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 ChevyGoods/Patriot Foundation Chevrolet, drives off the track after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Another playoff driver, Alex Bowman, received damage in the crash. The No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet team was able to continue after making repairs.

23 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: The pit crew of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, driven by Joey Logano, work on the car during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

The No. 22 Team Penske squad of Joey Logano makes repairs on pit road after slight damage to the nose.

24 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 Hungry Jack Chevrolet, drives off the track after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. retired from the race after a crash on Lap 8 due to contact from behind by John Hunter Nemechek.

25 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 Beard Motorsports/South Point Chevrolet, walks the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Brendan Gaughan made his final NASCAR start in Sunday's 500-mile race at Talladega Superspeedway.

26 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 Beard Motorsports/South Point Chevrolet, and Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Pennzoil Ford, bump fist on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Ryan Blaney fists bumps Brendan Gaughan prior to the race.

27 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, and Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, talk on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Chase Elliott and Jimmie Johnson chat on the grid before they climb into their Hendrick Motorsports cars.

28 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 03: Justin Haley, driver of the #11 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 03, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Justin Haley celebrates alongside the winner's trophy and his stout No. 11 Chevrolet after prevailing in Saturday's Ag-Pro 300 race for the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Talladega Superspeedway.

29 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 03: Justin Haley, driver of the #11 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 03, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

Justin Haley applies a burnout to the Talladega Superspeedway frontstretch after claiming his third victory of the NASCAR Xfinity Series season, a triumph that moved him into the next round of the playoffs.

30 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 03: 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 Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 03, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Justin Haley's No. 11 Chevrolet leads the No. 1 Camaro of Michael Annett in the late going at Talladega Superspeedway. Annett was initially scored second behind the race winner, but a technical violation disqualified the No. 1 Chevy and demoted the team to a last-place finish in Saturday's 300-miler.

31 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 03: Justin Haley, driver of the #11 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, leads the field during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 03, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

Justin Haley leads the pack on the way to receiving the white flag at Talladega Superspeedway. The No. 98 Ford of Chase Briscoe shows smoke in the high lane after a scrape of the outside retaining wall knocked him from victory contention.

32 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 03: Harrison Burton, driver of the #20 Dex Imaging Toyota, spins after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 03, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

Harrison Burton's battle-scarred No. 20 Toyota sparks on the frontstretch after a final-lap melee ended the race under caution.

33 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 03: Austin Hill, driver of the #61 AISIN Group Toyota, Austin Cindric, driver of the #22 Ford, and Jeffrey Earnhardt, driver of the #0 TeamJDMotorsports.com Chevrolet, spin after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 03, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

The cars of Austin Cindric (22), Jeffrey Earnhardt (0) and Austin Hill slide on the apron exiting Turn 4 during the final stage of the Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway.

34 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 03: Ryan Vargas, driver of the #6 TikTok Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 03, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

Ryan Vargas brings his No. 6 TikTok Chevrolet to the attention of his crew during the Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway.

35 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 03: Noah Gragson, driver of the #9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber Camo Chevrolet, Chase Briscoe, driver of the #98 Ford Performance Racing School Ford, Daniel Hemric, driver of the #8 Poppy Bank Chevrolet, Justin Haley, driver of the #11 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, and Ross Chastain, driver of the #10 Dyna-Gro Seed Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 03, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Noah Gragson (9) leads the pack in the late going at Talladega Superspeedway as contenders Chase Briscoe (98), Daniel Hemric (8), Justin Haley (11) and Ross Chastain give chase.

36 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 03: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #98 Ford Performance Racing School Ford, leads the field during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 03, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

The NASCAR Xfinity Series field roars through the tri-oval area of Talladega Superspeedway in Saturday's Ag-Pro 300.

37 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 03: Riley Herbst, driver of the #18 Monster Energy Toyota, spins after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 03, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

Riley Herbst's No. 18 Toyota skids toward the apron off Turn 4 after contact with Austin Hill's No. 61 during a Lap 43 incident in the Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway.

38 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 03: Riley Herbst, driver of the #18 Monster Energy Toyota, spins in to the infield grass after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 03, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

Riley Herbst's No. 18 Toyota veers into the infield grass after making contact with the inside retaining wall at Talladega Superspeedway.

39 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 03: Cars race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 03, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

With the Talladega Mountains in the background, the Xfinity Series field works through Turns 1 and 2 at Talladega Superspeedway in Saturday's 300-miler.

40 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 03: Noah Gragson, driver of the #9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber Camo Chevrolet, Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT Chevrolet, and Chase Briscoe, driver of the #98 Ford Performance Racing School Ford, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 03, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Stewart-Haas Racing's Chase Briscoe (98) races to the low side of JR Motorsports teammates Justin Allgaier (7) and Noah Gragson at Talladega Superspeedway.

41 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 03: Brandon Brown, driver of the #68 Original Larry's Hard Lemonade Chevrolet, prepares for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 03, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Brandon Brown gets ready to load into his No. 68 Chevrolet at Talladega Superspeedway.

42 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 03: Noah Gragson, driver of the #9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber Camo Chevrolet, walks the grid prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 03, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Noah Gragson is flannel-ready for cooler fall temperatures on the pre-race grid at Talladega Superspeedway.

43 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 03: Raphael Lessard, driver of the #4 Canac Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Chevy Silverado 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 03, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Raphael Lessard earned his first career NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series victory in the Round of 10 elimination race at Talladega Superspeedway. Two drivers -- Christian Eckes and Todd Gilliland -- were taken out of postseason contention.

44 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 03: Raphael Lessard, driver of the #4 Canac Toyota, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Chevy Silverado 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 03, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

Raphael Lessard heads to Victory Lane with his first Gander Trucks checkered flag in hand.

45 of 55

NASCAR

A look at the close finish of the Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series race at Talladega that shows Raphael Lessard just ahead of Trevor Bayne at the time of caution.

46 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 03: Raphael Lessard, driver of the #4 Canac Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Chevy Silverado 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 03, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

Raphael Lessard beat Trevor Bayne by .006 seconds as the caution flag waved, locking the running order, which worked in Lessard's favor.

47 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 03: The safety crew drive to attend to the #16 United Rentals Toyota, driven by Austin Hill, after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Chevy Silverado 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 03, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

A caution on the final lap of the 94-lap race collected a number of trucks, including playoff driver Austin Hill, whose No. 16 Hattori Racing Toyota truck erupted in flames after a hard hit. Hill walked away from the crash under his own power.

48 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 03: Sheldon Creed, driver of the #2 Chevy Truck Month Chevrolet, Zane Smith, driver of the #21 LaPaz Margarita Mix Chevrolet, Chandler Smith, driver of the #51 iBUYPOWER Toyota, and Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Ideal Door/Menards Ford, race during the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Chevy Silverado 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 03, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

It was a beautiful day for a Gander Trucks elimination race at the 2.66-mile Talladega Superspeedway.

49 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 03: Johnny Sauter, driver of the #13 Vivitar Ford, pits during the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Chevy Silverado 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 03, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Johnny Sauter pits as the No. 13 ThorSport Racing crew repairs damage on the race truck.

50 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 03: Sheldon Creed, driver of the #2 Chevy Truck Month Chevrolet, Austin Hill, driver of the #16 United Rentals Toyota, Todd Gilliland, driver of the #38 Speedco Ford, Christian Eckes, driver of the #18 Safelite AutoGlass Toyota, race during the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Chevy Silverado 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 03, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Close quarters racing down the tri-oval for Sheldon Creed (2), Austin Hill (16), Todd Gilliland (38) and Christian Eckes (18).

51 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 03: Gus Dean, driver of the #56 MASHONIT Chevrolet, spins after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Chevy Silverado 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 03, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

Gus Dean, driver of the No. 56 MASHONIT Chevrolet, takes a massive hit on the inside wall after spinning off the track.

52 of 55

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

Another angle of Gus Dean's hard hit.

53 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 03: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #8 Ford, drives off the track after an incident during the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Chevy Silverado 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 03, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Joe Nemechek takes his No. 8 truck back to the garage after a crash on Lap 13 of Saturday's race.

54 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 03: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #8 Ford, drives off the track after an incident as Tate Fogleman, driver of the #02 Solid Rock Carriers Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Chevy Silverado 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 03, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Joe Nemechek, driver of the No. 8 Ford, drives off the track after an incident as Tate Fogleman, driver of the No. 02 Solid Rock Carriers Chevrolet, pits.

55 of 55

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 03: Sheldon Creed, driver of the #2 Chevy Truck Month Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Chevy Silverado 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 03, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Sheldon Creed, driver of the No. 2 Chevy Truck Month Chevrolet, waits on the grid.