Despite having to pit twice during the break between Stages 2 and 3 to fix a potential fender rub, van Gisbergen had powered back up the field to 11th during the long green flag run in the final stage.
When several cars ran out of fuel with two of the scheduled 163 laps remaining – and NASCAR was forced to throw a caution for one stopped on the track – van Gisbergen’s No. 97 Kaulig Racing team took no chances and brought him down pit road for a splash of fuel.
