Shane van Gisbergen finishes sixth at NASCAR race in Atlanta
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 7:17 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Shane van Gisbergen secured a sixth-place finish at NASCAR's Atlanta race, backing up his earlier performance from February. Competing for Trackhouse Racing, van Gisbergen showcased strong racing skills, particularly in an overtime run where he contended for the lead. This marks his fourth top-ten finish on oval tracks in his Cup career, with three of those occurring in the current season. His continued success highlights his adaptation to the NASCAR circuit.
- •Van Gisbergen leads for Trackhouse Racing at Atlanta.
- •He was competitive in overtime, challenging for the win.
- •This is his fourth top-ten finish on oval tracks.
- •Three of these top tens occurred during the 2026 season.
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"Shane van Gisbergen backed up his February showing at Atlanta with yet another sixth-place finish at the drafting track, leading the way for Trackhouse Racing. Van Gisbergen now has four oval top tens in his Cup career, and three of those have been during the 2026 season. At Atlanta this past weekend, he was in contention for the win in overtime, and was three-wide for second with eventual race ...Keep reading
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