Christopher Bell Makes NASCAR History with Third Straight Cup Series Victory at Phoenix
Christopher Bell secured his third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory at Phoenix Raceway in a thrilling finish against teammate Denny Hamlin. Bell's No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota led a race-high 106 of 312 laps in the Shriners Children's 500.
Racing drivers competing on racetrack
The victory came after a dramatic two-lap sprint to the finish, with Bell and Hamlin racing side-by-side before Bell powered through on the bottom as Hamlin went wide in Turn 4. Kyle Larson finished third, making a late charge in the final corner.
Key Race Highlights:
- Bell becomes first driver in Next Gen era to win three consecutive races
- First three-race streak since Kyle Larson in 2021
- Bell led 106 laps and won the second stage
- Josh Berry finished fourth, achieving Wood Brothers Racing's best Phoenix result
- Final caution came with 8 laps remaining after Ty Gibbs hit the wall
Race Statistics:
- 17 lead changes among 6 drivers
- 10 caution flags
- Notable incidents included a seven-car crash in stage 2
- Katherine Legge finished 30th in her Cup Series debut
Top 10 Finishers:
- Christopher Bell
- Denny Hamlin
- Kyle Larson
- Josh Berry
- Chris Buescher
- William Byron
- Alex Bowman
- Kyle Busch
- Zane Smith
- Chase Elliott
NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix
The victory further solidifies Bell's position as the only repeat winner in the 2025 season, demonstrating Joe Gibbs Racing's strong performance at Phoenix Raceway.
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