Bubba Wallace was frustrated in the previous weeks. During the Round of 12 in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, 23XI Racing was trying to hold out. However, Wallace wrangled with his team owner, Denny Hamlin, in Kansas, which potentially cost him a win. With a lackluster 15th-place result at the Roval, he was not able to advance. Yet the frustration probably hit more now, as he could not upset the Round of 8 contenders.

The Yellawood 500 race at Talladega Superspeedway presented a plethora of challenges for drivers. The 2.66-mile Alabama oval lived up to its notorious reputation, and Bubba Wallace wanted to top off the chaotic drama with a victory. Alas, he failed to do so and lamented about it post-race.

Bubba Wallace recollects the fateful last lap

The No. 23 Toyota driver rolled off in

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