On Saturday night, Austin Buescher secured the final NASCAR Cup Series playoff berth by winning the rain-delayed Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway. The victory was Buescher’s first in the Cup Series and it came at the expense of Chase Elliott, who was eliminated from the playoffs on the final lap of the race.
The race was a wild one, with multiple lead changes and a number of drivers vying for the final playoff spot. Buescher was able to take advantage of a late caution and a restart with just two laps remaining to take the lead and secure the win.
The victory was a huge moment for Buescher, who had been close to winning a race in the past but had never been able to break through. He was emotional after the race, saying that he had worked hard for this moment and that it was a dream come true.
The win was also a disappointment for Elliott, who had been in contention for the final playoff spot all season. He had been running well throughout the race but was unable to make a move on the final lap and ended up finishing just outside of the top 16.
The win by Buescher sets up an exciting playoff field, with 16 drivers vying for the championship. Buescher will now be in the mix with some of the biggest names in NASCAR, including Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, and Martin Truex Jr.
It’s sure to be an exciting playoff season, and Buescher’s win at Daytona has added even more drama to the mix. It’s sure to be a thrilling end to the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season.
