The ten closest finishes from the 2023 NASCAR season

Experience the sheer exhilaration of witnessing the ten closest finishes of the 2022 NASCAR season, dominated by drafting tracks. Impressively, the Xfinity Series stands out as the most consistently featured series, delivering photo finishes at superspeedways, a road course, and even a short track throughout the year.

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10. Michigan Cup – Chris Buescher vs. Martin Truex Jr. – 0.152s

Chris Buescher secured back-to-back wins by staving off a charging Martin Truex Jr. in the closing laps at Michigan. It was a nail-biter finish that set the stage for more thrilling race moments in the year.

9. Portland Xfinity – Cole Custer vs. Justin Allgaier – 0.142s

The Portland road course witnessed a wild overtime finish with Cole Custer edging out Justin Allgaier by a mere 0.142s. The drama and competition continued to unfold across various tracks.

8. Talladega Xfinity – Jeb Burton vs. Sheldon Creed – 0.113s

Jeb Burton’s second career NASCAR Xfinity Series win was marked by a close finish with Sheldon Creed at Talladega. This victory also secured a pivotal position in the playoffs for Jordan Anderson Racing.

7. Daytona Cup – Chris Buescher vs. Brad Keselowski – 0.098s

Chris Buescher, with assistance from team-mate Brad Keselowski, led RFK Racing to a 1-2 finish at Daytona. This achievement was a historic one, marking the team’s first 1-2 finish since Bristol in 2014.

6. Talladega Truck – Brett Moffitt vs. Ben Rhodes – 0.089s

Brett Moffitt’s triumphant return to Victory Lane after three years was highlighted by a daring last-lap pass, securing his 13th career Truck win.

5. Atlanta Xfinity – Austin Hill vs. Daniel Hemric – 0.085s

Austin Hill’s win at Atlanta almost slipped away as Daniel Hemric made a move to overtake him but ended up colliding with Parker Kligerman, allowing Hill to capture the checkered flag amidst the unfolding incident behind him.

4. Las Vegas Cup – Kyle Larson vs. Christopher Bell – 0.082s

Kyle Larson’s victory at Las Vegas was secured by a mere 0.082s against a valiant charge from Christopher Bell, earning Larson a coveted spot in the Championship 4.

3. Martinsville Xfinity – Justin Allgaier vs. Sheldon Creed – 0.032s

The dramatic finish at Martinsville saw Richard Childress Racing team-mates Justin Allgaier and Sheldon Creed engaging in a full-contact battle, resulting in an exhilarating win for Allgaier by a mere 0.032s.

2. Talladega Cup – Ryan Blaney vs. Kevin Harvick (DQ) – 0.012s

Ryan Blaney’s breathtaking win over Kevin Harvick at Talladega was followed by Harvick’s disqualification, setting the stage for a captivating finish in one of the closest races of the 2023 Cup season.

1. Daytona Xfinity – Justin Allgaier vs. Sheldon Creed – 0.005s

The pinnacle of close finishes, Daytona saw a heart-stopping showdown between Justin Allgaier and Sheldon Creed, with a mere 0.005s separating the two. Yet again, Creed’s quest for victory was denied, setting the stage for intense racing in the future.