Christopher Bell says he was robbed of a title shot after NASCAR penalized him at Martinsville, blaming Chevy’s tactics and a penalty he says shouldn't have been given.

Instead, the Chevys of Austin Dillon and Ross Chastain put themselves in a double-file formation behind Byron, effectively serving as a blockade to prevent any cars from passing the No. 24 car. NASCAR reviewed the radio communications and ruled that their actions were worthy a penalty that was handed out by NASCAR on Tuesday (Nov. 5).

When Bell charged past Wallace as they entered turn three on the final lap, he slammed the wall and then rode it until he exited turn four. NASCAR ruled Bell’s move was a safety violation because it was similar to Chastain’s now outlawed “Hail Melon” two years ago. Bell disagreed.