Sheldon Creed faced heartbreak once again in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, finishing third at the Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway, despite leading with just nine laps to go. A late caution due to A.J. Allmendinger's crash forced the race into overtime, disrupting Creed's potential first victory. During the pit stop, Creed's team lost crucial positions, allowing Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell to retake the lead. Bell ultimately won the race, marking his 19th career victory in the series, while Cole Custer finished second. Creed expressed frustration over the outcome, reflecting on his previous near-misses and acknowledging his strong performance despite the disappointing result. The race underscored the competitive nature of the Xfinity Series as Creed continues to seek his first career win.