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Austin Dillon Makes NASCAR Cup Playoffs with Redemptive Victory at Richmond

On Aug. 16, 2025, at Richmond Raceway, Austin Dillon led 107 of 400 laps to win the Cook Out 400 by 2.471 seconds, earning a playoff berth.
With only two races left in the regular season, drivers battle for 16 playoff spots as the cutoff approaches.
Amid fierce competition, the Cook Out 400 featured 24 lead changes among 11 drivers, with the winner averaging 94.121 mph.
Following Dillon's win, he became the 14th driver to lock into the Cup playoffs, forcing others outside the top 16 to win at Daytona next Saturday.
Up next, the regular season concludes at Daytona International Speedway, where drivers will fight for playoff spots in upcoming races.

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