What won the race: Second-starting Christian Thomas of Wake Forest, N.C., led all 40 laps to win Saturday's $5,000 Ultimate Southeast Series stop at Sumter Speedway. Thomas collected his second career Ultimate Southeast victory, with his first coming on May 13 at Lake View Motor Speedway.

Key notes: Defending series winner at Sumter, polesitter Zack Mitchell trailed Thomas the entire distance and finished just a handful of car lengths back. ... Adam Yarbrough advanced one position and finished third. ... Willie Milliken started and finished fifth. ... Johnny Pursley gained two spots and finished seventh. ... Entering as the series points leader, Dennis Franklin started 13th and finished 10th. … Ultimate Southeast competitors return for a $10,000-to-win show at Sumter on Aug. 5.

On the move: Anthony Sanders of Spartanburg, S.C., started 11th and finished eighth.

Winner's sponsors: Thomas’ Rocket Chassis is powered by a Durham Racing Engine and sponsored by JS Sewell, Custom Logging, Victory Lane Quick Oil Change, Rustic Oak, Racing For Heroes, Smoke Shop Rifle Company, Electric Signs & Lighting and Graphics Unlimited.

Points chase: After Sumter: T1. Dennis Franklin (118); T1. Willie Milliken (118); 3. Anthony Sanders (114); 4. Greg Clark (107); 5. Ethan Wilson (105).

Current weather: Clear, 79°F

Car count: 20

Fast qualifier: Zack Mitchell

Time: 14.930 seconds

Polesitter: Zack Mitchell

Next series race: June 17, Fayetteville Motor Speedway (Fayetteville, NC) $10,000