Look, we’ve all been there. You’re watching NASCAR, minding your own business, when suddenly Carson Hocevar is stirring up more drama than a reality TV show.

The NASCAR Cup Series race in front of a sellout crowd at Richmond produced some stunning action and a dramatic finish with big playoff implications.

The NASCAR Cup Series drives toward the playoffs with the next-to-last regular season race, the Cook Out 400 on Aug. 16 at Richmond Raceway. The playoff picture is fairly clear for now, ...