Shane van Gisbergen makes history: he becomes the first driver since Kyle Busch (2016) to sweep both Xfinity and Cup races from the pole—leading 27 of 50 laps in Xfinity, then 26 of 75 in Cup at Chicago.

He also passes Marcos Ambrose to become the winningest foreign-born driver in NASCAR Cup history.

Bonus stat: SVG is the first rookie since Denny Hamlin (2006) to score two Cup wins in a rookie season, with one already at Mexico City.

We break down:

• His dominant performance in Chicago, overcoming heat, cautions, and a late crash drama.
• How Xfinity playoffs are shaking up, with Zilisch giving SVG a scare before the pass with two to go.
• Cup standings drama—Byron’s DNF opens the door for Elliott while road-ringers rise.
• And, a qui ...