NASCAR issued a $10,000 fine against Aric Almirola’s crew chief, John Klausmeier, for an unsecured lug nut after Sunday’s Cup season finale.
Almirola finished ninth in the race.
No other penalties were announced.
HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford, drives through the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 16, 2018 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)
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