Gragson apologises to Suarez after Homestead spin

Noah Gragson spun Daniel Suarez at Homestead-Miami Speedway on lap 254 of 267, in the battle for 11th place. Gragson had been frustrated over the radio about Suarez's aero-blocking in the closing laps, and the contact drew attention because of the insults he was voicing at the time. Gragson later said the contact was not intentional.

The two drivers shook hands after the race, and Gragson apologised quickly. The caution period helped both of them finish higher, with Suarez recovering to eighth and Gragson to ninth in the restart. Suarez later passed Gragson without incident. Gragson said the blame was entirely his, explaining that he had got loose after crossing the seam and did not want to make contact with Suarez.

The result allowed Suarez to finish 13th in the final championship standings, ahead of absent teammate Carson Hocevar, while Gragson matched his season-best result.