While he ultimately walks away from Saudi Arabia empty-handed, he still won praise from Sky Sports F1 commentator Croft.
Albon found himself in a train of cars behind the Haas of Kevin Magnussen, a group that also included the Alpine of Esteban Ocon and the Visa Cash App RB car of Yuki Tsunoda.
The 83-race driver sustained damage to his front wing when trying to make a move on Magnussen, who was handed a 10-second penalty.
