The 2021 season had been a breakout one for Bowman.<br>He took over the iconic No. 48 Chevrolet at Hendrick Motorsports this season made famous by seven-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and amassed a career-best three wins in the 26-race regular season.<br>That allowed him to start the 16-driver playoffs as the sixth seed, just six points behind reigning Cup champion and teammate Chase ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/alex-bowman-frustrating-playoffs/6679231/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=R SS-NASCAR&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>

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