Brad Keselowski, the owner-operator of RFK Racing, bagged his first top-five finish of the year at the 2025 Coca-Cola 600. Starting in P35 after a dismal qualifying effort, the No. 6 Ford Mustang driver had to do it all on Sunday while making his way through the field and catching up with the frontrunners.
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Despite the Coke 600 being the longest race on the schedule — often touted by drivers as one of the hardest from a physical standpoint — Keselowski wished he had an extra 100 miles to race.
This feeling stemmed from the fact that his Mustang was strong during the long run, which allowed him to climb places. The Michigan native anticipated battling for the lead but ran out of laps before he could challenge the likes of Denny Hamlin, Ross Chastain, and William Byron for the win.
Looking forward to what is in store for himself as a driver and RFK Racing as a team in the Cup Series, Keselowski poured his heart out to the fans on social media.
“I never thought I’d say I wish this race was 700 miles… but last night we had a car to win, just needed a little more time there at the end,” he wrote in a post on X.
Fans of the 2012 Cup Series champion were quick to comment, showing him with messages of support and praise.
I never thought I’d say I wish this race was 700 miles… but last night we had a car to win, just needed a little more time there at the end. Proud of this team, it’s starting to come together. I'm pumped for Nashville! #6NeverQuits pic.twitter.com/WaP7CdrJXi
— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) May 26, 2025
“Vince Lombardi said… we didn’t lose, we ran out of time. I agree, Brad, you ran out of laps,” wrote one fan, quoting the former NFL coach. “Top 5 is making progress, keep up the fight,” encouraged another.
One of the fans commended Keselowski’s speed on track and the No. 6 crew’s execution on race day: “Heck yeah BK. It was awesome to see the speed from the 6 car last night. Your fans knew it was there and would come soon. Great driving and great work by the whole 6 team!”
“You had a damn fast Ford in that last run. A lap down early to finish 5th. That next win is right there,” added another fan, assuring him of a win this season.
The strength of Ford cars during the Next Gen era has been evident, especially on superspeedways. So, Keselowski will be looking eagerly to the next race at Nashville Superspeedway. The 2025 Cracker Barrel 400 goes live on June 1.
