Ross Chastain Sees Hope After 12th Place Finish at Richmond

Ross Chastain finished 12th at the Richmond race, marking a step forward for Trackhouse Racing after a challenging season. This result follows a seventh-place finish in Iowa, providing the No. 1 team with renewed momentum as they approach the final races before the Chase.

Chastain's recent performances have improved his standings, moving him from 21st to 18th after the Iowa Corn 350. Despite the 12th-place finish at Richmond, he led his team, finishing ahead of teammate Shane van Gisbergen and RFK Racing's Ryan Preece. However, a strong performance by Austin Cindric, who placed third, has left Chastain 63 points behind the Chase cutline.

With only two races remaining before the Chase begins, Chastain acknowledges the need for more than just top-10 finishes to secure a spot. He is focused on building momentum and aims to prepare for a win in the upcoming Dollar Tree 301.