RACE RECAP
Austin Hill delivered a commanding performance in the Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway, converting a 2nd-place starting position into a trip to victory lane. The No. 21 led 19 laps on the day and scored 75.9 fantasy points. The margin of victory was Caution.
Jeb Burton (No. 27) finished second, while Jesse Love (No. 2) completed the podium in third. The stage battles added another layer of intrigue: Jesse Love captured Stage 1 and Austin Hill won Stage 2. The race featured 26 lead changes among 15 drivers โ Jesse Love led a race-high 50 laps but couldn't convert track dominance into the victory. Superspeedway racing demanded patience and precision, as one wrong move in the draft could send a driver from the lead to mid-pack in seconds.
The biggest mover of the race was Blaine Perkins (No. 31), who charged from 31st to 7th โ a gain of 24 positions that made the No. 31 one of the top fantasy value plays. Harrison Burton also impressed, climbing from 29th to 8th.
The race wasn't without drama โ 5 drivers failed to finish. Connor Zilisch (started 13th) was collected in an accident after completing 112 laps. From a fantasy perspective, Austin Hill led all scorers with 75.9 points, followed by Jesse Love (58) and Jeb Burton (40.7).
BY THE NUMBERS
KEY TAKEAWAYS
PERFECT LINEUP
Optimal 5-driver roster for this race
| Group | Driver | Salary | Finish | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A | $0 | 1 | 151.80 2 ร 75.90 | |
B | $0 | 3 | 101.50 1.75 ร 58.00 | |
C | $0 | 2 | 61.05 1.5 ร 40.70 | |
D | $0 | 4 | 47.63 1.25 ร 38.10 | |
E | $0 | 9 | 36.90 1 ร 36.90 |


