Pedregon is 3 - 2 against Beckman in prior events, but 0-1 in second-round matchups. This is a major matchup in the Countdown because these two are tied for second place in the points. The loser could fall to fourth because Robert Hight is only one point behind them. Both need to keep winning rounds, but only one of them will be able to do so.

Pedregon was up in smoke instantly and Beckman was uncontested enroute to a round win and sole claim to second place in the Countdown.