Ryan Blaney had an impressive showing at Bowman Gray on Sunday night, and two NASCAR insiders had to talk about it. On The Teardown podcast, Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic reacted to Blaney earning a second-place finish in the Clash after starting the race last.

Ryan Blaney was in the last-chance qualifier for The Clash at Bowman Gray but was already guaranteed a place in the main event.

Ryan Blaney has made a recent habit of dramatic charges in the preseason Clash exhibition, with 2025 being the latest instance. In this case, this year’s drive from the back of the pack put him squarely behind old friend Chase Elliott.