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Martinsville Today
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Berry Scores Top-10 Finish at Martinsville
DEX Mustang Dark Horse driver collects ninth-place points at short track
Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:07pm
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A cubist interpretation of the intense action and competition at Martinsville Speedway, where Josh Berry and the DEX team continued their strong start to the 2026 NASCAR season.Martinsville TodayJosh Berry and the No. 21 DEX team continued their strong start to the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season with a 10th-place finish in the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway. Berry also earned nine stage points, moving him up seven positions in the standings to 25th place.
Why it matters
Martinsville is a challenging short track that requires both skill and strategy. Berry's top-10 result, coming on the heels of a ninth-place finish at Daytona, demonstrates the progress the DEX team has made in the early part of the season as they look to secure a playoff spot.
The details
Berry rolled off third and maintained that position through the opening stage, earning eight stage points. In the second stage, he slipped back slightly but still finished 10th. Late in the race, Berry avoided a potential incident during a tight three-wide battle and then cycled to the lead for two laps before making his final pit stop. He worked his way forward over the closing laps to secure the 10th-place result.
- Berry rolled off third and maintained that position through the opening 80-lap stage.
- In the second stage, Berry finished 10th to earn another stage point.
- Berry cycled to the lead on Lap 292 and paced the field for two laps before making his final pit stop.
- Berry gained three positions in the final 70 circuits to secure the 10th-place finish.
The players
Josh Berry
The driver of the No. 21 DEX Mustang Dark Horse in the NASCAR Cup Series, who scored a top-10 finish at Martinsville Speedway.
DEX team
The crew that supports Josh Berry and the No. 21 car, including crew chief Miles Stanley.
What they’re saying
“We've been building momentum the last few weeks, and it was great to keep that going with another solid top-10 finish at Martinsville.”
— Josh Berry, Driver, No. 21 DEX Mustang Dark Horse
What’s next
After the Easter off-weekend, Berry and the No. 21 team will return to action at Bristol Motor Speedway for the Food City 500 on April 12.
The takeaway
Josh Berry and the DEX team have shown steady improvement in the early part of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, with top-10 finishes at both Daytona and Martinsville. This consistency has helped Berry move up in the standings as he looks to secure a playoff spot later in the year.
