The three-time Supercars champion appeared to have one hand on the trophy in the closing moments of the NASCAR Cup race at Watkins Glen, but an unforced error led to a dramatically different outcome.
Shane van Gisbergen made a three-wide pass for the lead on the final overtime restart and was doing well to keep Chris Buescher at bay as the field made their way around the 2.45-mile road course for the final lap. But to the shock of Buescher and everyone watching, the road-racing ace made a rare mistake on entry into the bus stop chicane, grazing the armco and upsetting the car. By the time he gathered it back up, Buescher was on him and immediately pounced.
The race was awesome with Ross and Chris and the others at the end. I'm gutted we couldn't get it. I had a lot of fun, but I'm pretty angry at myself.' In order to get the lead, SVG had to nudge Buescher out of the way and knew he would return the favor if he ever got back to his rear bumper. 'It was a little bump to get him wide. I knew I was going to get it back, so that's why I was pushing so hard. 'It is what it is, but just gutted.
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