After the Camping World 500 at Phoenix International Raceway, NASCAR announced that Keselowski's car had failed post-race laser inspection. Two days later, NASCAR penalized Keselowski with a $65,000 fine, a 35-point deduction and a 3-race suspension for crew chief Paul Wolfe. In the 2017 Auto Club 400, Keselowski spun early, but rebounded to finish second. After having Paul Wolfe serve one of the 3-race suspension, Team Penske announced plans to appeal the penalty and were granted a deferral of the remainder of the penalty, including the points and fine.