Corey LaJoie 'frustrated' after fifth-place finish in NASCAR Truck Series race at Michigan

Despite finishing fifth in his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series start of 2025, Corey LaJoie was still frustrated by what could've been in the closing laps of Saturday's race at Michigan International Speedway. 

A huge crash on the Lap 121 restart put LaJoie on the front row for the first overtime restart of the afternoon. But after two more crashes forced the race into triple-overtime, LaJoie chose to restart not on the front row, but in the outside lane, behind another truck for the final restart of the race. 

That decision ended up being the death knell for LaJoie, as he was unable to challenge for the win over the final two laps. In his 303rd start across NASCAR's top-three series, LaJoie is still searching for his first win. 

"I've been so close so many times, I don't count my chickens anymore," LaJoie told Fox Sports' Bob Pockrass. "In my case, it's never hatched. I knew we were in the right spot to be. I'm just really frustrated. We say it all the time, winners choose the front row."