In the closing stages of a NASCAR race, Daniel Suarez emerged as the race leader, a significant position given his less than stellar record at Daytona and Talladega but notable performances at the new Atlanta track, with three finishes of sixth or better in four starts. With just five laps remaining after the field took the green flag, Suarez led the pack, having moved to the front during a crucial moment of the race. His leadership was confirmed during the 10th caution flag, highlighting his strong showing. Suarez's rise to the top was part of a dynamic race that saw multiple lead changes and a tight competition among the top drivers, including Ryan Blaney, Kyle Busch, and Martin Truex Jr., among others, with 15 to go.
GREEN FLAG! Five to run! BIG push on the bottom! Suarez to the point! #NASCAR | #AH400
Five laps left when the field takes the green. Daniel Suarez leads.
Shown running order Daniel Suarez Ryan Blaney Kyle Busch Martin Truex Jr. Austin Cindric Bubba Wallace Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Ross Chastain Michael McDowell Kaz Grala # Chris Buescher Ty Gibbs Ryan Preece Daniel Hemric Corey LaJoie Harrison Burton John Hunter Nemechek Justin Haley…
One lead change until the new track record. https://t.co/gZqMaDjsjs
Daniel Suarez leads at this caution flag. Suarez, who doesn't have a good track record at Daytona or Talladega, has been excellent at the new Atlanta. Three finishes of sixth or better in four starts. #NASCAR
Another one. https://t.co/QfU7QWk76l https://t.co/yPbn3uvvbf
RO: Suarez, Blaney, Busch, Truex, Cindric, Wallace. Penske cars are separated now. #NASCAR | #AH400
10th caution. Suarez leads. 11 laps to go. #NASCAR
Suarez is the leader at time of caution, according to nascar.
#NASCAR declares Suarez as the race leader. #NASCAR
LEAD CHANGE LAP 248! Suarez! He edges ahead. #NASCAR | #AH400
15 to go Coming to green Ryan Blaney Austin Cindric Daniel Suarez Kyle Busch Bubba Wallace Martin Truex Jr. Josh Berry # Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Ross Chastain Carson Hocevar # Chase Elliott Michael McDowell Kaz Grala # Corey LaJoie Ty Gibbs Chris Buescher Daniel Hemric Todd…
15 to go. Blaney, Cindric, Suarez, Busch, Wallace, MTJ, Berry, Stenhouse, Chastain and Hocevar the top 10. Pull ya belts tight 👀
Red with 19 to go Blaney Cindric Suarez Busch Wallace Truex Berry Stenhouse Hocevar Chastain