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Winners and losers from a historic NASCAR weekend in Mexico

NASCAR held its first points-paying Cup race outside of the United States since 1958 this weekend when the top level of the sport journeyed to Mexico for the very first time. The race weekend featured two international drivers capturing the checkered flag with home hero Daniel Suarez winning the Xfinity race and Shane van Gisbergen winning the Cup race.

While the weekend began with some travel issues that forced NASCAR to adjust its schedule, it ended with a thrilling race and a brilliant drive by the three-time Supercars champion. Here's a look at biggest winners and losers from Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez:

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