Tyler Reddick selflessly gave the lead back to his teammate Corey Heim during the Anduril 250.
Heim got to the inside and cleanly executed his overtake on Reddick with approximately three laps remaining.
What happened?
Reddick attempted to retake the lead with a crossover maneuver entering Turn 5 but doored the No. 67 Toyota.
Heim seized the opportunity, assuming the lead one last time en route to claiming the checkered flag on Sunday.
Why it matters for Tyler Reddick
Denny Hamlin commended Reddick for making things right with Heim while still on the track.
Hamlin told Steve Taranto that Reddick's actions spoke a lot to his character.
Reddick conceded that he overdid the move while attempting to pass Heim.
What comes next?
The kind gesture was welcomed by Heim, even if Reddick's move caught him off guard in the heat of the moment.
Heim explained on the Amazon Prime post-race show that he felt Reddick was playing with him.
Reddick apologized for his mistake, saying he overdid it and ran Heim in the wall.
Heim got the lead fair and square, and Reddick gave it back to him.
The 30-year-old Reddick acknowledged that it was the right thing to do.
Hamlin was very proud of Reddick's actions, saying it's very easy to just say 'I'll say I'm sorry later'.
Reddick's character was on full display during the Anduril 250.
Heim's win was a dream come true, and he hoped he wouldn't wake up from it.
The NASCAR Cup Series race was held at San Diego's Naval Base Coronado.
Reddick's mistake happened with approximately three laps remaining in the race.
Heim's lead was fair and square, and Reddick gave it back to him.
The No. 45 Toyota driver attempted to retake the lead but doored the No. 67 Toyota.
Reddick's actions were a true display of character.