NASCAR: Winners And Losers From Richmond

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Sep 10, 2016; Richmond, VA, USA; Sprint Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) races during the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports /

Richmond delivered in NASCAR’s final race before the Chase. Check out a few winners and losers from the Federated Auto Parts 400.

As we entered the weekend, just three spots were available on the Chase grid, but after Saturday’s race at Richmond, 16 drivers are locked in and NASCAR’s championship contenders have been determined.

The evening started off slow as there were a couple of long green flag runs accompanied by Martin Truex Jr. dominating the race. Then things picked up. After all was said and done, there was 16 cautions–the new record for a race at Richmond. In the process, we saw minor accidents, major wrecks a number of different leaders.

With a few laps to go, Regan Smith brought out the caution and the race went to overtime. With many different strategies in play, Denny Hamlin went on to keep his lead and capture a win at his home track.

Austin Dillon, Chase Elliott and Jamie McMurray successfully kept their spots in the Chase and served as the three drivers who raced themselves in on points.

Let’s take a look at a few winners and losers from Richmond.

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