For the second year in a row, Austin Dillon won the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway.
This year, however, the win came without controversy.
After short-pitting during the final cycle of green flag pit stops to gain an advantage over Ryan Blaney, Dillon was able to hold a steady advantage over the final run of the race to secure the victory.
The win also locks up Dillon’s first playoff berth since 2022. The victory is Dillon’s second at Richmond, his first of 2025 and the sixth of his Cup Series career.
Dillon led 107 of 400 laps, the second-most of any driver on the night.
“That feels good,” Dillon told USA Network. “Gotta thank the Good Lord above. I really wanted that one; this one feels so sweet. I love Richmond.”
