Shane van Gisbergen won the Viva Mexico 250, securing a NASCAR Cup Series playoff spot.

Shane van Gisbergen secured pole position for the Viva Mexico 250 race at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, improving his speed from practice sessions. As he is ranked 33rd in the standings, a win is crucial for van Gisbergen to qualify for the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. The race marks the first points-paying NASCAR event in Mexico since 1958.