Ross Chastain plays spoiler in playoff opener at Darlington

Chastain charged forward during the first stage of the Southern 500, running ninth by Lap 115.&nbsp;<br>He was already the highest running non-playoff driver, but the push forward didn't stop there. By the end of Stage 2, he was in third place and positioned himself for a chance to win the crown jewel event.<br>During the final 100 laps, two strategies appeared. Denny Hamlin led one, looking to ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/ross-chastain-playoff-darlington-third/6661885/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=R SS-NASCAR&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>

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