So far in 2025, things haven’t gone according to plan for Shane van Gisbergen. After making a major impression in his debut race two years ago in Chicago, he hasn’t exactly been lighting up the track since. Currently, SVG is competing in his first full-time NASCAR Cup Series season. However, his best finish so far—a 6th place—came at the Circuit of the Americas, a road course. On ovals, his highest finish has been 14th at Charlotte.

Despite his struggles, some insiders still believe he has an outside shot at making the Playoffs. In a recent conversation, NASCAR pundit Dave Moody expressed confidence that van Gisbergen could still pull off a surprise. What works in his favor is the upcoming stretch of road course races before the Playoffs begin.

If he manages to snag a win, it would mean

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