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October 7, 2019

Alex Bowman places third at Dover International Speedway


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Alex Bowman finished third in the Drydene 400 at Dover International Speedway, adding 44 points to his season total.

Bowman now sits at No. 7 in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series standings with 3049 points. He’s posted six top-five finishes in 2019.

Kyle Larson secured the win in the race, with Martin Truex Jr finishing second. Kevin Harvick brought home fourth place, followed by Denny Hamlin in the No. 5 spot.

Larson has advanced to the next round of the Cup Series playoffs.

Hamlin came away victorious in Stage 1, and Truex took Stage 2.

Bowman qualified in 12th position at 164.850 mph. The sixth-year driver has piled up one career victory, nine top-five finishes and has placed in the top 10 in 24 races.

There were 38 cars in the field, and the race endured three cautions and 17 caution laps. Prior to the checkered flag there were 14 lead changes.

Chevrolet added 40 points to its season totals with Larson’s victory. Overall, Toyota ranks No. 1 with 1093 points, followed by Ford in the No. 2 spot with 1058. Chevrolet sits at No. 3 with 1027 points on the season.

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