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Sainz, Leclerc and Perez were running line astern from lap 23, straight after the Mexican's pit stop.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2023

On the oval track at Alexandria’s Edison High School, they raced in the mile, 100, 200, 400 and 800-meter events — all facing astern.

From Washington Post • Jul. 9, 2022

Observing the usual ceremony, the cars were rolled to the grid in line astern by white-overalled mechanics.

From The Guardian • Mar. 29, 2020

Halfway between New Zealand and Cape Horn, he was on the deck when a huge wave came from astern and broke over the boat.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2019

When Krete was out of sight astern, no land anywhere to be seen, but sky and ocean, Kronion put a dark cloud in the zenith over the ship, and gloom spread on the sea.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer