Despite being near the top of the standings in points, it's been a frustrating year for Kyle Busch.
Entering Sunday's Overton's 400 at Pocono Raceway, Busch hadn't won in his last 36 races even though he was second in most laps led this season. That streak ended Sunday as he finally broke through and won at Pocono.
Busch took the lead from Kevin Harvick late and never looked back.
A little bump and run from @KyleBusch to take the lead at @PoconoRaceway!
Tune into NBCSN for the finish! #NASCARonNBCSN pic.twitter.com/FOSzOzX2E4
— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) July 30, 2017
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Busch said sarcastically after the race he "never thought this day would happen," and he said it is a great day for his team and all of his fans.
Welcome to the playoffs, @KyleBusch! His first career Pocono win! #NASCARonNBCSN pic.twitter.com/atSRXBkAD4
— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) July 30, 2017
Busch led for 74 of the 160 laps, and it was Toyota's 100th win in the Cup Series.
Harvick finished second, and Martin Truex Jr., Denny Hamlin and Brad Keselowski rounded out the top five.
Only five races remain in the regular season, and the next is on Sunday at Watkins Glen International at 3 p.m. ET.
(h/t NBC Sports)