Aric Almirola secured his third victory of the Xfinity Series season by overtaking Connor Zilisch with nine laps remaining to win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday. The Aric Almirola Xfinity win marked his 10th career triumph in the series and was achieved in his 14th start this year.
Las Vegas Race Results and Standout Performances
Connor Zilisch finished in the runner-up spot, pushing his impressive run to a record 18 straight top-five finishes in the series. Justin Allgaier completed the day in third, marking his 300th career top-10 finish in the Xfinity Series. Corey Day reached a career milestone by finishing fourth in only his ninth series start, while Nick Sancez rounded out the top five positions.
Playoff Implications and Standings After Vegas
Zilisch remains atop the championship standings after the race, holding a significant 82-point lead above the playoff cutline. Justin Allgaier sits 44 points above the cutline, followed by Jesse Love who maintains a 20-point buffer. Sam Mayer occupies the crucial fourth transfer position into the Championship 4, holding an eight-point lead over those below the cutline.
The drivers currently outside the transfer positions include Brandon Jones, trailing by eight points; Sheldon Creed, 21 points behind; Carson Kvapil, 22 points back; and Sammy Smith, who is 24 points below the cutline.
Series Updates and Upcoming Races
This Las Vegas event marked the opening race in the Round of 8 for the Xfinity Series. Aric Almirola won both Stage 1 and Stage 2, showcasing dominance throughout the competition.
The Round of 8 will continue with the next race scheduled for 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 18, at Talladega Superspeedway.
