Connor Zilisch has been praised by his rival after his impressive victory in the Sonoma Xfinity race. Shane van Gisbergen hailed rising NASCAR star Connor Zilisch for his composure and defensive driving after their thrilling battle in Saturday’s Xfinity Series race at Sonoma.

Connor Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen.It’s a blossoming rivalry that will likely play out on the road courses for many years to come in the NASCAR Cup Series, but now in back-to-back weeks, the NASCAR Xfinity Series has seen the Trackhouse development duo sparring for victories.

Shane van Gisbergen had a message for Connor Zilisch after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Sonoma race on Sunday. While speaking to reporters during his post-race press conference, van Gisbergen was asked what he was going to say to Zilisch when he talks to him.