The three-time Supercars champion started 31st at Tallladega in his third Cup start at NASCAR's biggest oval track. He quickly climbed through the field, and ended up near the front at several points during the dramatic pack race.
While he didn't lead a lap, Shane van Gisbergen remained in the lead pack for most of the race. Unfortunately, his day nearly came to an end during a cycle of green-flag pit stops at the end of Lap 112. He spun out under braking as he and a large group of cars tried to file down pit road. While spinning sideways, he made slight contact with the back of Christopher Bell's car, but managed to avoid any real damage.
