Gilliland claimed the $1 million prize Sunday by defeating Team Penske driver Ryan Blaney in the NASCAR Cup Series' In-Season Challenge.

Gilliland struck with luck to win NASCAR In-Season Challenge

Ford will win the NASCAR In-Season Challenge, but will it be Ryan Blaney or Todd Gilliland?

Blaney, Gilliland the final two for NASCAR's in-season challenge prize

It is down to the final four in the In-Season Challenge, and Todd Gilliland will play the role of David going up against Goliath.Gilliland is the No. 25 seed. The other three contenders all come from inside the top 10, and from powerhouse organizations.The third-round matchups will take place Sunday

Gilliland playing the underdog role in NASCAR's in-season challenge

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