In an intense showdown at Martinsville, William Byron, one of Rick Hendrick’s top drivers, was laser-focused on catching his Hendrick Motorsports teammate Chase Elliott, who was leading the pack. But Ross Chastain found himself smack in the middle of Byron’s path, entangled in a fierce battle for the free pass with Austin Cindric. This situation wasn’t just tense; it was downright frustrating for Byron, who had no time to spare if he was going to close the gap on Elliott.

As Byron inched closer, every second counted. He could feel his car getting tight and knew he’d have to manage a bit of toe damage. Despite that, his sights were set on the front, and he didn’t have the patience to be held up by Chastain’s struggle with Cindric.

Frustration bubbling over, Byron demanded over the radio, “If [Chastain] doesn’t get [Cindric], tell him to get the f*** out of the way.” Byron needed Chastain to either move up or make some decisive moves, and his message to the crew made it crystal clear.

With every lap around Martinsville’s tight track, the tension intensified. Byron knew that to reel in Elliott, he had to get past Chastain and Cindric quickly. So, this message wasn’t just a hot-headed moment—it was a critical call to eliminate any barriers between him and victory.

As Byron is trying to find himself a spot in the finals, the fact that two non-Poker drivers are interfering with his race is what gets to him. On lap 443 of the race, we have all Hendrick Motorsports cars in the top 3. Now the only question remains: who will race their way into the finals?

The tie-breaker for the finals

The race ended and Ryan Blaney pulled off a mind-blowing overtake at the final stage of the race. It was a tough battle against Hendrick Motorsports, as they were in the top 3 at one point but in the end, Blaney secured a chance to defend his title. William Byron, who finished 6th, now finds himself in a tiebreaker when it comes to points as Christopher Bell’s last-lap move is being investigated.

Christopher Bell almost pulled off a Ross Chastain in the last turn of the race as he rode the wall that put him in the tiebreaker. However, in the end, the finals look like Joe Gibbs Racing is out, as Bell’s finish was not granted as a safety violation. Bell lost control during his last turn maneuver and when he realized that he had met the wall, he did not let go of his gas. After stabilizing his car on the last turn, his decision to ride the wall was what put him up for a spot in the finals; however, it was the same choice that denied him a shot this year.

It is Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano from Team Penske, Tyler Reddick from 23XI Racing, and William Byron from Hendrick Motorsports who are in the Championship four, and with the season concluding in the next race, we will soon find out who the 2024 Cup Series champion is. With Pheonix ready with the championship four, this is the final turn to predict who will win the title this year. Let us know your pick in the comments below.