Cup Series rookie and three times Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen pulled of a clinical run at Mexico City, Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, to secure his place in the playoffs. He earned the win by taking advantage of his superior road course racing experience and some valuable advice from reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen.

Shane Van Gisbergen's NASCAR victory in Mexico City has ignited discussions about his future in racing. Will Buxton, a prominent F1 host, expressed his desire to see the New Zealander compete in IndyCar after his dominant performance.