Right, but Helton said they can't consider the ripple effects of the action, only punish what they have confirmed. I'd like to know what the difference between this and letting your teammate lead a lap is. They're not the same but are similar in underlying intentions.

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This is more about the 55 car getting pulled into the pits at the end of the race and not so much the spin. That is why MWR is not appealing the penalties, per MW twitter. Ty Norris confirmed to NASCAR the conversation he had with the 55 about pitting to help Logano gain more points in the final laps, thus…