Front Row Motorsports driver Todd Gilliland has won the 2026 NASCAR In-Season Challenge, taking home a $1 million prize.
The victory came on July 26 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Gilliland entered the five-week, 32-driver tournament as the 25th seed. He pulled off four consecutive bracket upsets to reach the championship matchup.
In the final, he defeated third-seeded Ryan Blaney.
Blaney finished two positions behind Gilliland in 26th place after his Team Penske Ford sustained damage during a multi-car incident on Lap 120.
The incident occurred when Blaney made contact with John Hunter Nemechek.
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Blaney pitted for repairs and restarted 30th on Lap 126, managing to close within two spots of Gilliland in the closing laps.
Corey Heim crossed the finish line first at the Brickyard 400 to secure his first Cup Series victory of the season.
It was his second win overall this year.
Cup Series Standings After Indianapolis
Denny Hamlin leads the overall Cup Series standings with 886 points. Tyler Reddick is second with 802 points.
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Ryan Blaney holds third place with 766 points. Ty Gibbs ranks fourth with 751 points, and Carson Hocevar occupies fifth with 638 points.
