Connor Zilisch finishes second for his record-extending 18th consecutive top-five Xfinity finish.
LAS VEGAS — Aric Almirola passed Connor Zilisch for the lead with nine laps to go and went to win Saturday's Xfinity Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
It is Almirola's 10th career Xfinity win and his third of the season (in 14 starts).
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Zilisch finished second, giving him a record-extending 18 consecutive top-five finishes in the series. Justin Allgaier placed third, scoring his 300th career top 10 in Xfinity. Corey Day placed a career-high fourth in his ninth career series start. Nick Sancez completed the top five.
Zilisch leads the points. He's 82 points above the cutline. Justin Allgaier is next, 44 points points above the cutline, followed by Jesse Love (20 points above the cutline) and Sam Mayer, who holds the final transfer spot to the Championship 4. He's eight points above the cutline.
Those below the cutline are Brandon Jones (-8 points), Sheldon Creed (-21), Carson Kvapil (-22) and Sammy Smith (-24).
Saturday's race was the opening race in the Round of 8 for the Xfinity Series.
STAGE 1 WINNER: Aric Almirola
STAGE 2 WINNER: Aric Almirola
NEXT: The Round of 8 continues at 4 p.m. ET Saturday, Oct. 18 at Talladega Superspeedway.
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