Austin Dillon won again in Virginia’s capital on Saturday night, this time without any controversy.

Dillon’s No. 3 Chevrolet came to life late in the second half of the NASCAR Cup Series’ penultimate regular-season race in Richmond, Va., leading him to repeat as winner of the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway and join the playoff field.

In successfully defending his title, Dillon became the race’s first repeat victor since Denny Hamlin accomplished the feat in 2009 and 2010.

The Richard Childress Racing driver wrecked his way to victory last season through leader Joey Logano and Hamlin off the final turn. NASCAR allowed him to keep the win, but did not let him use it to get into the playoffs.

But on Saturday, an aggressive pit stop — coming in right after passing leader Ryan Blaney on L

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