John-Hunter Nemechek wins Stage 1 of the NASCAR Xfinity Series title race at Phoenix, securing his 11th stage victory of the season. Cole Custer finishes second, Sam Mayer fifth, and Justin Allgaier seventh. Nemechek leads the championship standings at the end of Stage 1.
Nemechek wins opening stage. 2nd-Custer 5th-Mayer 7th-Allgaier
A hectic Stage 1 of the #NASCAR Xfinity Series title race ends at Lap 46. Third caution. #Championship4 contender John Hunter Nemechek wins it over fellow fighter Cole Custer. Sam Mayer is 5th while teammate Justin Allgaier has recovered from an early spin back to 7th. #NASCAR
At the end of Stage 1: 1. John-Hunter Nemechek 2. Cole Custer 5. Sam Mayer 7. Justin Allgaier #NASCARPlayoffs @NASCAR_Xfinity #Championship4
John Hunter Nemechek wins Stage 1, his 11th stage victory of the season. Cole Custer - second Sam Mayer - fifth Justin Allgaier - seventh #NASCAR
Starting positions for the #NASCAR Xfinity Series title contenders at Phoenix: 3. John-Hunter Nemechek 7. Cole Custer 8. Justin Allgaier 16. Sam Mayer #Championship4 #NASCARPlayoffs