Chris Buescher won the NASCAR Cup race at Watkins Glen, passing Shane Van Gisbergen on a thrilling final lap, as playoff drivers struggled.

Who won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen? Chris Buescher is the winner, plus full NASCAR Cup results, at Watkins Glen International.

Pole sitter Ross Chastain dominated much of the race, but pit strategy reshuffled the leaders in the final stage. A series of cautions, including wrecks involving William Byron, Kyle Busch, and Tyler Reddick, set up a tense overtime finish. Buescher regained the lead after bumping Van Gisbergen in the carousel, holding off a final charge.