Elliott Sadler wins in Phoenix

Back in victory lane for the first time since 2010, Elliott Sadler savors the moment.
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Elliott Sadler wins in Phoenix and claims his first checkered flag since 2010 (NCWTS at Pocono) breaking a long winless streak. Sadler, who moved back to the Nationwide Series full-time in 2011, finished 2nd in the points standings despite being winless and showcased his consistency. Sadler's last win in the Nationwide Series...way back on October 31, 1998 at Rockingham.


In a race dominated by Sprint Cup drivers, Sadler made his move with 27 laps to go, passing Brad Keselowski. Denny Hamlin (56) and Kevin Harvick (107) together led 163 of the 200 laps.

Fan favorite Kenny Wallace was sidelined just past the halfway point as his right front tire blew. Times are tough for Wallace, his car was unsponsored this week as he and RAB Racing seek sponsors to continue racing this season. As of right now, Wallace only has a commitment for 4 more races with RAB Racing.

Race results:

1. Elliott Sadler
2. Brad Keselowski
3. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
4. Austin Dillon
5. Kevin Harvick
6. Sam Hornish Jr.
7. Trevor Bayne
8. Joey Logano
9. Denny Hamlin
10. Michael Annett
11. Kyle Busch
12. James Buescher 
13. Cole Whitt
14. Brian Scott
15. Justin Allgaier
16. Mike Bliss
17. Casey Roderick
18. Kasey Kahne
19. Jason Bowles
20. Tayler Malsam
21. Danica Patrick
22. Jeremy Clements
23. Jamie Dick
24. Joe Nemechek
25. Joey Gase
26. Erik Darnell
27. Benny Gordon
28. Eric McClure
29. T.J. Bell
30. Tim Schendel 
31. Blake Koch
32. Mike Wallace
33. Daryl Harr 
34. Charles Lewandoski
35. David Green
36. Kenny Wallace
37. J.J. Yeley
38. Morgan Shepherd
39. Mike Harmon
40. Josh Wise
41. Chase Miller
42. Scott Speed
43. Jeff Green

Next week, the Nationwide Series heads to Las Wages - I mean Vegas on Saturday at 5pm ET on ESPN2.