Bubba Wallace overcame questions and doubts to end 3-year drought with 1st Brickyard 400 win
During a 100-race winless streak, he saw teammate Tyler Reddick win five times and post three top 10 finishes in NASCAR's final standings. Wallace also watched team co-owner Denny Hamlin make regular trips to victory lane while still chasing his elusive Cup title.
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