William Byron looked poised for a strong finish in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. This promising run ended abruptly when a bizarre crash destroyed his car, forcing him out of contention.

In a decisive display, Denny Hamlin steered Joe Gibbs Racing to the top qualifying positions for Sunday’s South Point 400 Playoff race in Las Vegas. Their commanding performance promises an intense battle at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.