Asterisk Mark Report – Darlington (#1 2023)
Ross Chastain – This spring at Darlington, Ross Chastain was a standout performer and a factor to win but finished an asterisk mark 29th after crashing while battling Kyle Larson for the lead with 6 to go. In the race, Chastain finished 4th in Stage #1, won Stage #2, led 93 laps, had a 3.9 average running position and had the best Total Speed Ranking.
Martin Truex Jr. – In May at Darlington, Martin Truex Jr. was arguably the best but finished an asterisk mark 31st. In the race, Truex led 145 laps, won Stage #1, spun out while battling for the lead in Stage #2 (10th in Stage #2 as a result), battled back up to the front at the end only to crash while battling for 3rd in the closing laps during a restart. In terms of speed stats, Truex had the best Green Flag Speed and ranked 2nd for Total Speed Rankings.
Kyle Larson – Kyle Larson had a hot rod this spring and likely would’ve won if late mayhem didn’t kick into high gear. Following the final green flag pit cycle, Larson was the leader and looked to have the race in hand but during a late restart, him and Ross Chastain got together which led to Larson’s 20th. In terms of Total Speed Rankings, Larson ranked 5th but take note his speed over the segments were 14th, 7th, 2nd and then 1st.
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