Shane van Gisbergen wins at Sonoma, continuing domination on road courses
Briefly

Shane van Gisbergen secured his second consecutive victory at Sonoma Raceway, dominating the race by leading 97 of 110 laps. His triumph marked his third victory in just five weeks, all achieved from pole position, allowing him to tie Jeff Gordon’s record. Van Gisbergen has established himself as a formidable competitor on road courses, employing a unique braking technique. His success since moving to NASCAR has energized Trackhouse Racing, contributing to four wins in the last eight weeks and making van Gisbergen the fastest driver to reach four victories in 34 starts since 1969.
Shane van Gisbergen won his second straight race at Sonoma Raceway, leading 97 of 110 laps and tying Jeff Gordon's record for consecutive road course victories from pole position.
Van Gisbergen has three victories in five weeks, showcasing a unique braking technique mastered in Australia that his oval specialist rivals cannot replicate.
Moving to NASCAR has been a dream come true for van Gisbergen, who has quickly made an impact with four Cup Series victories in his first 34 starts.
His recent successes have energized Trackhouse Racing, contributing to four victories in eight weeks, with his teammates making significant strides in the series.
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