Austin Dillon captured his sixth NASCAR Cup Series win and secured a spot in the 2025 playoffs with a dominant performance in the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 16, 2025, leading the final 49 laps to finish 2.

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Dillon's 2024 win at Richmond certainly didn't come without controversy. But it's worth noting that Richmond has been one of Dillon's best tracks — he has seven top-10s in 21 starts at Richmond. He'll start 11th on Saturday night in a race he needs to win to make the Cup Series playoffs this season.

Denny Hamlin is first on the board for the Cook Out 400, but another driver is closing in. Check out the early odds for NASCAR's race at Richmond.

Ryan Preece delivered in the clutch, claiming the second pole position of his career Friday afternoon at Richmond (Va.) Raceway as he tries to earn a playoff position with only two regular-season races remaining before the 16-driver NASCAR Cup Series championship field is set.

Ryan Blaney speaks after finishing third in the Cook Out 400, explaining what went wrong toward the end of the race and why this was "by far the most fun" he has ever had at Richmond Raceway, a track he has struggled at.