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Connor Zilisch came through the field after a penalty to win Saturday’s Nascar Xfinity race at Circuit of the American.
This is the second career victory for the 18-year-old, who won his series debut at Watkins Glen last year. He will make his cup debut on Cota on Sunday.
“It was much harder than I wanted,” Zilisch told the CW Network about his victory. “I didn’t ride a clean race at all and sorry for everyone I hit. I was mentally foggy halfway through the race and am glad we were able to fight back. “
Zilisch was penalized for entering a closed pit road. He entered Pit Road just after a caution in the opening phase. The penalty kick dropped Zilisch to 32nd on lap 24 of the 65-Round race.
Zilisch recovered and passed JR Motorsports teammate Carson Kvapil for the lead with 10 laps. Zilisch pulls away for the victory.
William Byron finished second Sam Mayer third. Points -leader Austin Hill finished fourth. Christian Eckes has completed the top five.
Kvapil was in second place with five laps when he let a right band go and had to peck. He finished 23rd. Kvapil did earn a point for the XFinity Fastest Lap Award for the race.
Phase 1 Winer: William Byron
Phase 2 winner: Harrison Burton
Following: The series rushes at 5pm ET Saturday 8 March at Phoenix Raceway on the CW network
