Christopher Bell admitted that he was hardly shocked by Carson Hocevar's aggressive - and divisive - tactics during the late stages of the Ambetter Health 400.

Carson Hocevar was about five seconds away from earning his first career NASCAR Cup Series win, and he made a big splash. Kenny Wallace, former driver and fan-favorite, loved what he saw from the young racer.

Like the superstars who came before him, Carson Hocevar is riling up the establishment with his aggressive driving.

Christopher Bell passed Kyle Larson on the final lap to win in overtime at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The yellow flag flew with Bell just ahead of Carson Hocevar, who had nosed ahead of Larson for a career-best second place.

The site of Chastain with Hocevar is not new. Both are alumni of the Craftsman Truck Series team Niece Motorsports. For the last few years, Chastain has served as a mentor to the younger driver, trying to guide him through some rough patches.

Hocevar is one of the most talented youngsters in NASCAR. It is his aggressiveness and fearlessness that makes him so good. Undoubtedly, he will become more mature and wiser as time progresses. Until then, it is up to someone like Busch — a senior veteran — to keep him grounded.

HAMPTON, Ga. — A former champion was ready to wreck Carson Hocevar. Another former champion called him a “moron.” And the driver who has been his mentor pulled Hocevar aside after Sunday’s race at Atlanta Motor Speedway for a lengthy discussion that ended with a handshake but little satisfaction.

Carson Hocevar was making a bold last-lap move for the win on Sunday, but came up just feet shy. He didn't make many friends in the process.