Suarez, who appeared to be blinking back tears as he sang along with the Mexican national anthem in pre-race ceremonies, desperately wanted the home win in this contract year with Trackhouse. He was the face of this event as NASCAR ventured outside the U.S. with its top series for the first time since 1958.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. confronted Carson Hocevar following a spinout during the NASCAR Cup Series race in Mexico City on Sunday evening.