# McDowell's 2nd Place at Watkins Glen: A Bittersweet Victory

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Podcast: [NASCAR News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nascar-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7512012)
Published: 2026-05-10T23:52:25+00:00
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Michael McDowell secured his best finish of the season with a second-place at Watkins Glen, narrowly missing the win. Despite trailing by several seconds, he led laps alongside the winner, Shane van Gisbergen. The teams road course strength shone through, ending a tough stretch. McDowell expressed pride in his crews performance, aiming to build momentum towards the Charlotte six hundred and All-Star race spot. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c59d0c7cdaa34a03

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