RACE 2: At Richmond Raceway, Aug. 13 Winner: Chandler Smith Key highlights: Although Ty Majeski held the initial advantage after winning Stage 1, Smith -- a fellow playoff competitor -- would be the one to seize the opportunity and hold onto it, leading the final 175 laps on the way to his third win of the year and a berth in the following postseason round. Full race recap: Chandler Smith wins Truck Series playoff race at Richmond At-track photos: 2022 Richmond summer weekend [caption id="attachment_365945" align="alignright" width="300"]
RACE 3: At Kansas Speedway, Sept. 9 Winner: John Hunter Nemechek Key highlights: Although Enfinger and Smith already had their Round of 8 positions secure, eight remaining hopefuls -- including Nemechek and Carson Hocevar -- looked to find their seat in the next round as well. While Hocevar finished runner-up behind Nemechek (despite the latter pitting after the former during the race), the finish wasn't enough for the No. 42 Chevrolet to move onward in the postseason. Full race recap: Nemechek rallies to Kansas win; Hocevar, Crafton eliminated At-track photos: 2022 Kansas playoff weekend DRIVERS ELIMINATED: Carson Hocevar, Matt Crafton