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Gibbs was by the far the highest-profile car/driver combination to miss the 200-lap main. Despite leading early in the last chance qualifier, he fell behind Kyle Larson, Austin Dillon, Erik Jones and others. Josh Berry spun Gibbs around on Lap 57, all but ensuring that he was going to miss the field.

The preseason Clash at Bowman Gray is in the books, and while NASCAR does not have any points races on quarter-mile ovals, the Clash did give a peek into how teams could perform this year. Bowman Gray Stadium was still a short track,

Ryan Blaney reacted to his second-place finish behind Chase Elliott in the NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.

Ryan Blaney explains why he didn't move Chase Elliott for the win in the 2025 NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray. Find out what Blaney said about the finish!

Ryan Blaney has made a recent habit of dramatic charges in the preseason Clash exhibition, with 2025 being the latest instance. In this case, this year’s drive from the back of the pack put him squarely behind old friend Chase Elliott.

Ryan Blaney was in the last-chance qualifier for The Clash at Bowman Gray but was already guaranteed a place in the main event.