In a thrilling NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Talladega, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. edged out Brad Keselowski in an intense photo finish to claim victory at the YellaWood 500. The race was marred by a significant late multi-car wreck, known as the 'Big One', that impacted nearly the entire field and claimed several playoff contenders, including Austin Cindric. This win marks Stenhouse's first since his 2023 Daytona 500 triumph and snaps a 65-race losing streak. The outcome has reshuffled the playoff standings, with many drivers, including Keselowski and Byron, reacting to the chaos that unfolded on the track.