TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - APRIL 26: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Chili's Ride the 'Dente Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - APRIL 26: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Chili's Ride the 'Dente Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Post-race inspection complete, Carson Hocevar’s Talladega win is official

Post-race inspection is complete following the 2026 Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.

There were no issues for #77-Carson Hocevar. He is officially the winner of the Jack Link’s 500.

The cars of #8-Kyle Busch and #38-Zane Smith are returning to the R&D Center for inspection.

Hocevar battled #17-Chris Buescher over the last stage of the race but got the lead on the final lap to get his first career win.

The Cup Series now heads to Texas Motor Speedway.