MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - NOVEMBER 01: William Byron, driver of the #24 Liberty University Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on November 01, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - NOVEMBER 01: William Byron, driver of the #24 Liberty University Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on November 01, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Post-race inspection complete at Martinsville

Post-race inspection is complete following the 2026 Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway.

There were no issues for #24-William Byron. He is officially the winner of the race.

Byron dominated the race, leading 362 of 500 laps and sweeping both stages on his way to a 2.049-second victory. His laps-led total established a new career high, surpassing the 304 laps he led at Martinsville last year. Only seven drivers finished on the lead lap, while Kyle Larson maintained his championship lead heading into the season finale at Homestead, where he holds a 67-point advantage over Christopher Bell.

No cars going to the NASCAR R&D Center.

The Cup Series now heads to Homestead-Miami Speedway for wrap up the 2026 season.