Austin Dillon Wins NASCAR Crown
Champion Takes First Cup Series Victory in Nearly Two Years
Dillon Spun Out Logano on Final Lap
Austin Dillon, the 2011 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion and the 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series champion, won the 2018 NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond. This was Dillon's first NASCAR Cup Series victory in nearly two years.
Dillon spun out Joey Logano on the final lap, sending Logano into a spin. This gave Dillon the lead and the eventual victory. Dillon's win was a major upset, as he was not considered a favorite to win the race.
Dillon's win is a major boost to his career. He has now won in all three of NASCAR's major series. He is also the first driver to win the Truck Series, Nationwide Series, and Cup Series championships. Dillon's win is a testament to his talent and determination.
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