Connor Zilisch has continued his record-setting season by winning the regular-season finale at World Wide Technology Raceway.
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The JR Motorsports driver dominated at the 1.25-mile track. He led 121 laps and won the opening stage. He then held off the field on the final 12-lap dash to the checkered flag after multiple late cautions.
He also clinched the regular-season championship in the process. This secured bonus points and took Zilisch to 59 playoff points.
Zilisch has nine wins this season despite sustaining two separate injuries and undergoing surgery on Aug. 12. He is only the third driver in Xfinity Series history to win four races in a row. He joins Sam Ard and Noah Gragson.
.@ConnorZilisch wins his record-tying fourth race in a row and captures the @NASCAR_Xfinity regular season championship in his rookie season!!! pic.twitter.com/Tk1LPD8n3F
— The CW Sports (@TheCW_Sports) September 7, 2025
William Sawalich crossed the finish line second. The rest of the top 10 included Christian Eckes, Brandon Jones, Jesse Love, Aric Almirola, Daniel Hemric, Parker Retzlaff, Corey Day, and Daniel Dye.
With Zilisch winning the regular-season finale, the playoff field is now complete. Twelve drivers will begin their pursuit of the championship next weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway.
The field includes Zilisch (nine wins), Justin Allgaier (three wins), Sam Mayer (one win), Love (one win), Jones (one win), Sammy Smith (one win), Nick Sanchez (one win), Carson Kvapil (points), Sheldon Creed (points), Taylor Gray (points), and Harrison Burton (points).
Burton, in particular, delivered a historic milestone in his return to the Xfinity Series. He took AM Racing to its first playoff appearance after beating his cousin on points.
Jeb Burton entered the playoff race 31 points behind Burton for the final playoff spot. The two Burtons then spent the first two stages racing around each other.
Tough break for playoff hopeful @JebBurtonRacing as he hits the wall hard after his right front tire goes down. pic.twitter.com/X7J2HiA0Px
— The CW Sports (@TheCW_Sports) September 7, 2025
But disaster struck for Jeb on Lap 111. A tire blew on the No. 27 Jordan Anderson Racing Chevrolet and sent the car hard into the outside wall. The impact lifted the No. 27 off the ground. Jeb drove back to pit road as a fire erupted underneath his car.
Jeb was the only driver from below the cutline who could point his way into the playoffs, but he needed to overtake his cousin. Once he crashed, he no longer had the ability to make the postseason.
The Xfinity Series playoffs begin on Friday, Sept. 12, at Bristol Motor Speedway. The Round of 12 will begin under the lights at 7:30 p.m. ET. CW will continue to provide coverage.
