Shane van Gisbergen 'pissed' but excited after strongest oval race of NASCAR Cup career
Shane van Gisbergen had a strong performance in the Coca-Cola 600, finishing 11th after leading for 11 laps. Despite being pleased with his overall showing, he expressed frustration at missing out on a top ten finish. This race marked his best oval performance in the NASCAR Cup Series to date.
- ▪Van Gisbergen finished 11th in the Coca-Cola 600, his fourth 11th place finish in the Cup Series.
- ▪He started third due to a rainout of qualifying and remained competitive throughout the race.
- ▪SVG led for 11 laps but faced challenges during chaotic restarts and a sluggish pit stop.
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