Keselowski and crew chief Jeremy Bullins decided to stay out during the final caution of the race when it happened because of William Byron’s spin. Race leader — and Byron teammate — Chase Elliott and his crew chief Alan Gustafson decided to pit and gave up the lead to second-place Keselowski, assuming that fresher tires would help solidify the win over the race’s final two laps.
They did not. Keselowski held off Jimmie Johnson for the win as Elliott restarted 11th with two laps to go.
“I feel like I’ve thrown this race away a handful of times and I felt we were gonna lose it today,” he said after the race.