The 2012 AdvoCare 500 was a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stock car race held on November 11, 2012, at Phoenix International Speedway in Avondale, Arizona.

This finish was the direct result of a heated on-track altercation between Jeff Gordon and Clint Bowyer.

NASCAR declared that Gordon had put himself in the wall trying to retaliate, and decided to park him for what remained of the race.

Then, on Lap 311, moments before Kevin Harvick crossed the start/finish line to begin the final lap (which would have ended the race due to the caution), Gordon made contact with the right rear of Bowyer's car, sending them spinning into both Joey Logano and the wall, also taking out Aric Almirola.

Due to the tension created by the incident between the Bowyer and Gordon crews, NASCAR had police officers stationed around the garages to avoid further altercations.

While Harvick celebrated in victory lane, Gordon said "Clint's run into me numerous times during this year and I just had enough and got him back."