EditorsNote: adjusts quotation marks in eighth and ninth grafs; clarifies wording in what is now 12th graf and last graf With hopes to win a second straight NASCAR Cup Series championship scuttled by a poor finish at Charlotte two-plus weeks ago, Kyle Busch still had something to race for in the final races of 2020 -- prolonging his streak of consecutive seasons with a race victory. On Wednesday evening, Busch secured his goal as he won the thrice weather-delayed Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. “It’s been a really long time,” Busch said as he hoisted the checkered flag and performed his signature victory bow. It was the Las Vegas native’s 57th career win and marked the 16th straight season in which he has won at least one race. So, a big win? “They all mean a lot,” Busch said of the significance of the Wednesday victory. “This one means a lot just to keep the 16 going, obviously. We’re out of the playoffs, there’s nothing to shoot for. We don’t ever give up.” Busch got the win by saving fuel -- lots of fuel -- on his final stint and by holding off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate and playoff contender Martin Truex Jr.