Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Michael McDowell guaranteed himself a spot in the NASCAR playoffs on Sunday with a win on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
McDowell, who missed the playoffs last year, held off Chase Elliott, teammate Daniel Suarez, Tyler Reddick and Alex Bowman on his way to Victory Lane at the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard.
It was his second career win on the NASCAR Cup Series circuit. His first was the 2021 Daytona 500. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Michael McDowell poses with the trophy after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Aug.
13, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) "It’s such a dream come true," the 38-year-old driver said. "Man, we had a fast Ford Mustang. … We executed.