 TALLADEGA, Ala. AP - One of NASCARs big shots won at Talladega Superspeedway, a hectic and crash-filled race that still, somehow, managed to showcase three drivers in need of a job. Matt DiBenedetto, Erik Jones and Ty Dillon all followed winner Denny Hamlin across the finish line in a predictably chaotic and white-knuckled triple-overtime finish. A win would not have locked down a 2021 seat for any member of the trio, but it certainly would have generated buzz to sway a potential sponsor. This season during the pandemic has led to the most tumultuous free agent period in two decades and mid-level drivers are being squeezed out during an economic reset. The multimillion-dollar salaries for A-list drivers have shrunk, paying rides are few and far between, and the market is flush with inexperienced, young entrepreneurs armed with some sponsorship dollars. Its getting to a tough place in the sport where you have to bring money with you, Dillon said. A little bit goes a long way right now. The nature of Talladega gave all three a shot at racing for the win and then selling their story to a sympathetic crowd. Talladega permitted about 15,000 fans and they saw a record 13 cautions and 12 laps in overtime for a four-plus hour event stopped by two red flags. They booed when Hamlin was declared the winner after a NASAR review, but cheered the underdogs who weathered the on-track carnage while facing job uncertainty: - DiBenedetto doesnt know if his option will be picked up by Wood Brothers Racing and the deadline last week for a team decision passed without a word. Its the second year in a row his job status has been in flux late in the season and he miraculously upgraded his 2019 release with his current Team Penske-affiliated ride. DiBenedetto wants to return to the No. 21 Ford but hes at the mercy... 