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Shane van Gisbergen climbs to fifth place from 29th at Martinsville

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 1:55 AM

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Shane van Gisbergen climbs to fifth place from 29th at Martinsville

Summary

Shane van Gisbergen achieved a top-five finish at Martinsville Speedway after starting in 29th place. During the race, he made significant progress during long green-flag runs, ultimately breaking into the top ten in the final stage. Van Gisbergen was the only driver starting outside the top 20 to finish inside the top 10. His performance marks continued improvement in oval racing, despite missing the Chase this season.

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By the Numbers

•Van Gisbergen started the race in 29th position.
•He finished fifth at Martinsville Speedway on November 2, 2026.
•Progress was evident during long green-flag runs.
•He was the only driver outside the top 20 to reach the top 10.

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What they're saying

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Shane van Gisbergen missed the Chase, but he continues to make gains on the ovals, earning a top-five finish at Martinsville Speedway. Van Gisbergen started 29th and didn't make it to the top ten until the final stage of the race, but he made much of his progress during the long green-flag runs. He was the only driver who started outside the top 20 to finish inside the top 10, and was set to ...Keep reading
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