The Elk Grove, California, native became the first of four Cup Series competitor to secure a championship finale spot with a win in the Lone Star state.
The Los Gatos, California, native recorded the first NASCAR Cup Series victory for Kaulig Racing in the series' inaugural event at the Indianapolis Road Course.
The Elk Grove, California, native drew himself into a tie with Denny Hamlin for the lead in the regular-season standings after capturing his fifth Cup victory of the season at The Glen.
The reigning Cup Series champion recorded milestone victories for Hendrick Motorsports and Chevrolet with a rain-shortened win at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
