Shane van Gisbergen won the NASCAR Watkins Glen race, marking his first victory of the 2026 season. He overcame a significant deficit to claim his seventh Cup career win.
Key points
Shane van Gisbergen won the NASCAR Watkins Glen race
This was his first win of the 2026 season
He made up 29 seconds on the field in 17 laps
He claimed his seventh Cup career victory
He retook the lead from Ty Gibbs with six laps left
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Who won NASCAR Watkins Glen race? Winner is Shane van Gisbergen, plus full results
After a late pit Shane van Gisbergen chased down the field in the NASCAR Watkins Glen race and claimed his seventh Cup career victory on May 10 in the Go Bowling at the Glen road course.
It was his first win of the 2026 season
After falling to the back of the field van Gisbergen made up 29 seconds on 17 laps to retake the lead from Ty Gibbs with six laps left.
This is who won the race:
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 Superfile Chevrolet, gives a thumbs up to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Michael McDowell, driver of the #71 Go Bowling Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Busch Light Apple Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Q&A
Who is Shane van Gisbergen and what is his NASCAR career record?
Shane van Gisbergen is a professional NASCAR driver with seven Cup career victories.
What were the final results of the NASCAR Watkins Glen race?
Shane van Gisbergen won the race, with Ty Gibbs finishing second.
How did Shane van Gisbergen win the Watkins Glen race?
He made a late pit stop and managed to make up 29 seconds on the field over 17 laps to retake the lead.
When did Shane van Gisbergen win his first race of the 2026 NASCAR season?
He won his first race of the 2026 season on May 10 at the Watkins Glen race.
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WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Red Bull Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Hardee's/Coca-Cola Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Jordan Brand Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Libman Ford, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Spectrum Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Mobil 1 Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 Superfile Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Grizzly Nicotine Pouches Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 zone Jalapeno Lime Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Noah Gragson, driver of the #4 Long John Silver's/Franks's Red Hot Ford, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Watkins Glen race best photos, including road course specialist Shane van Gisbergen
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 Superfile Chevrolet, gives a thumbs up to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Watkins Glen race best photos, including road course specialist Shane van Gisbergen
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 Superfile Chevrolet, gives a thumbs up to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Watkins Glen race best photos, including road course specialist Shane van Gisbergen
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Michael McDowell, driver of the #71 Go Bowling Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Watkins Glen race best photos, including road course specialist Shane van Gisbergen
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Busch Light Apple Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Watkins Glen race best photos, including road course specialist Shane van Gisbergen
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Red Bull Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Watkins Glen race best photos, including road course specialist Shane van Gisbergen
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Hardee's/Coca-Cola Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Watkins Glen race best photos, including road course specialist Shane van Gisbergen
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Jordan Brand Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Watkins Glen race best photos, including road course specialist Shane van Gisbergen
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Libman Ford, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Watkins Glen race best photos, including road course specialist Shane van Gisbergen
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Spectrum Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Watkins Glen race best photos, including road course specialist Shane van Gisbergen
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Watkins Glen race best photos, including road course specialist Shane van Gisbergen
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Mobil 1 Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Watkins Glen race best photos, including road course specialist Shane van Gisbergen
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 Superfile Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Watkins Glen race best photos, including road course specialist Shane van Gisbergen
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Grizzly Nicotine Pouches Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Watkins Glen race best photos, including road course specialist Shane van Gisbergen
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 zone Jalapeno Lime Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Watkins Glen race best photos, including road course specialist Shane van Gisbergen
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Noah Gragson, driver of the #4 Long John Silver's/Franks's Red Hot Ford, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
