Full Results from The Chilango 150: How the Xfinity Field Finished in Mexico City

June 15, 2025

In a storybook ending only motorsports could deliver, Daniel Suárez thrilled the home crowd in Mexico City by winning Saturday’s The Chilango 150 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Piloting a backup car after crashing in qualifying, Suárez started last in the 39-car field and fought his way to the front, ultimately capturing the checkered flag in what was NASCAR’s first Xfinity Series race on Mexican soil since 2008.

The Monterrey native delivered a race-high 19 laps led, most crucially fending off Taylor Gray in a fierce, late-race duel. After crossing the finish line, the 2016 series champion climbed atop his No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet, beat his chest, and pointed skyward in front of an elated grandstand waving Mexican flags and chanting his name.

Early Chaos Opens the Door for Daniel Suárez

The 65-lap event was anything but smooth sailing. The early laps were dominated by standout performances from rookies and Cup Series talents. Connor Zilisch led 17 laps and won the pole, while Ty Gibbs controlled 18 laps, asserting himself as a clear threat. But the tone of the race flipped entirely on a chaotic restart with 19 laps remaining.

As the green flag waved on a three-wide battle into Turn 1, Zilisch wheel-hopped and spun into Carson Kvapil, triggering a pile-up that involved 13 cars. Gibbs continued briefly but soon made additional contact with Kvapil, further shuffling the field.

Suárez navigated the chaos expertly, threading his way through the smoke and carnage to seize the lead. The crowd’s reaction—cheers that drowned out even the roar of engines—signaled the emotional weight of the moment.

From there, Suárez had to hold off multiple challenges. Taylor Gray pushed him hard in the final laps, especially after a restart with just four laps to go, but Suárez’s experience on road courses and determination in front of his home crowd sealed the deal.

“It’s everything I was looking for, just a special day. To be here in front of my people, with all the love and support, it’s incredibly emotional. This moment means the world to me.” – Daniel Suárez

Resilient Drives Define the Top 10

Behind Suárez, the finish order reflected both talent and perseverance. Gray earned a runner-up finish in the No. 54 Toyota, while Austin Hill, Christian Eckes, and Zilisch rounded out the top five.

Zilisch’s performance was one of the day’s most eye-catching. After falling back to 28th following his spin and contact damage, the young driver stormed back through the field, climbing 14 positions in just three laps after the restart. He reached 10th with 10 laps to go and eventually crossed the line in fifth.

William Sawalich, Austin Green, Jeb Burton, Harrison Burton, and Sammy Smith completed the top ten.

Championship leader Justin Allgaier, however, suffered one of his worst outings of the season. Mechanical issues forced his No. 7 Chevrolet behind the wall, leading to a 34th-place finish, 15 laps down. He now holds a 54-point lead over Hill in the standings, down from 92 entering the weekend.