# Allgaier Takes Xfinity Points Lead

> Justin Allgaier returns to NASCAR Xfinity standings lead after Martinsville race.
- Title: Allgaier Takes Xfinity Points Lead · Autoweek | Shortify
- Summary: Justin Allgaier returns to NASCAR Xfinity standings lead after Martinsville race. Justin Allgaier reclaimed the NASCAR Xfinity points lead with a…
- Keywords: justin allgaier, jesse love, nascar xfinity, martinsville speedway, points lead, nascar, cars, sports, Allgaier, Takes, Xfinity, Points
- Source: Autoweek — https://autoweek.com/racing/nascar/a74305534/allgaier-retakes-nascar-xfinity-points-lead
- Author: Deb Williams
- Published: 2026-11-01T18:59:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: justin allgaier, jesse love, nascar xfinity, martinsville speedway, points lead, nascar, cars, sports
## Allgaier Retakes Points Lead
Justin Allgaier reclaimed the NASCAR Xfinity points lead with a second-place finish at Martinsville Speedway, now leading Jesse Love by 22 points.
## Allgaier's Lead Growth
Allgaier entered the event 19 points behind Jesse Love but gained a 22-point lead after Love's mechanical issues and a 30th-place finish.
## Kvapil's Championship Push
Carson Kvapil won the race with a 0.434-second victory over Allgaier, gaining 28 points and entering championship contention.
## Championship Contenders
Five drivers now have a chance at the championship with only 42 points separating them ahead of the season finale at Homestead.
## Key takeaway

Justin Allgaier reclaimed the NASCAR Xfinity points lead with a second-place finish at Martinsville Speedway, now leading Jesse Love by 22 points.