The Glen was the Spire show, with Todd Gilliland finishing as the only other underdog inside the top 20. With a special person in his corner, Gilliland turned in a solid day at the office with a 16th-place showing in his 100th career Cup start.

Carson Hocevar recaps his day at Watkins Glen International and comments on his first career top-five finish in NASCAR's premier series.

Here is what drivers had to say after Sunday's race at Watkins Glen International. Chris Buescher — Winner: “This team is so great. Our long run speed was just phenomenal. I thought we lost it there on that last one and to stay right there with him.

Who won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen? Chris Buescher is the winner, plus full NASCAR Cup results, at Watkins Glen International.