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SVG Dominates NASCAR: Largest Gaps Ever!
18 Nov
Summary
- Shane van Gisbergen achieved the season's largest victory margin of 16.567 seconds.
- This margin was the biggest in NASCAR Cup Series since November 2009.
- Denny Hamlin secured a significant win with a 4.617-second lead at Martinsville.

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season concluded with Kyle Larson capturing his second championship, while Ryan Blaney took the checkered flag at Phoenix. The season was defined by dramatic upsets and record-setting performance gaps, highlighting commanding drives. Shane van Gisbergen, in particular, demonstrated unparalleled road-course mastery.
Van Gisbergen's victory at the Viva México 250 in Mexico City was a landmark event, with a staggering 16.567-second margin over Christopher Bell. This marked the largest gap in the series since November 2009. He further cemented his dominance at Charlotte Roval, leading most laps for a 15.160-second win, and later at Watkins Glen International with an 11.116-second lead.
Beyond the road courses, Denny Hamlin impressed at Martinsville's short track, winning by 4.617 seconds. Ryan Blaney also secured a comfortable 2.830-second victory at Nashville Superspeedway, rounding out the season's most commanding performances.




