Shane van Gisbergen overcame illness and a delayed arrival to win the NASCAR Cup Series race in Mexico City, securing his second Cup Series victory and a playoff berth. He battled sickness throughout the weekend, sleeping on the floor of his hauler. Despite a challenging season, his win revitalized his chances. The race saw a tense post-race confrontation between Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Carson Hocevar. Jeff Gordon, in a bilingual moment, gave the command to start engines. Daniel Suarez, though popular with the home crowd, finished 19th.

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