Martin Truex Jr. was eliminated from the NASCAR Playoffs due to a pit road speeding penalty at Bristol Motor Speedway.

On lap 333 of the final stage, Truex Jr. exceeded the pit road speed limit by a mere 0.9 mph, incurring a pass-through penalty. This seemingly minor infraction had catastrophic implications, as it relegated him from a competitive position within the top five to the mid-pack, where the likelihood of recovery diminished considerably.

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In his final full-time NASCAR Cup Series season, Martin Truex Jr. will not win his second championship. The 2017 champion was eliminated from the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs on Saturday at Bristol.

Daniel Suarez recorded the worst Bristol Motor Speedway performance of his young NASCAR Cup career in Saturday night’s Bass Pro Shops Night Race, but pit road speeding penalties against two Joe Gibbs Racing drivers helped provide Suarez with the narrow advantage he needed to advance to the Round of 12 in the NASCAR Cup playoffs.

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In a disappointing turn of events, Martin Truex Jr has officially exited the NASCAR playoffs, marking the end of a season filled with ups and downs. As one of the elder statesmen of the NASCAR Cup Series, Truex entered the playoffs with a sense of anticipation, enhanced by a season where he showcased resilience and tenacity.

Martin Truex Jr. appeared to be doing everything he needed to do to advance into the Round of 12. He erased much of the 14-point deficit he entered Bristol with by collecting 16 stage points. It was going to be close,