A green-white-checkered finish extends a race that would otherwise end under caution. This rule ensures the event concludes with a short two-lap sprint to the finish line. The green flag starts the first lap and the white flag starts the last. If another crash happens before the leader takes the white flag, they restart. The leader held off a charge during the green-white-checkered to secure the win. This format creates intense drama and allows for late-race passes for the lead. It prevents the fans from seeing a race end while cars drive slowly. Teams must save enough fuel to handle these extra laps at the end. Only a few attempts at this finish are allowed per individual race event.
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