Christopher Bell Outduels Kyle Busch for Back-to-Back NASCAR Cup Wins at COTA
Christopher Bell secured his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory at Circuit of The Americas, outdueling Kyle Busch in a thrilling late-race battle. Bell made the winning pass with five laps remaining and successfully held off William Byron for the win.
NASCAR racers battling on speedway
Key Race Highlights:
- Bell led 8 laps en route to his 11th career Cup Series victory
- Kyle Busch led a race-high 42 laps before finishing fifth
- William Byron finished second, followed by Tyler Reddick in third
- Shane van Gisbergen showed strong performance, leading 23 laps and finishing sixth
The decisive moment came after the final caution with 17 laps to go. Bell, restarting behind Busch, quickly moved to second place and engaged in an intense battle for the lead. After making the pass, Bell managed his lead despite pressure from Byron in the closing laps.
Notable Incidents:
- First-lap collision between Daniel Suarez and Chase Elliott in Turn 1
- Kyle Larson received a two-lap penalty for a loose wheel
- Trackhouse Racing teammates Suarez and Zilisch crashed out on lap 50
- Multiple drivers faced penalties for track limit violations
Final Top 10:
- Christopher Bell
- William Byron
- Tyler Reddick
- Chase Elliott
- Kyle Busch
- Shane van Gisbergen
- Chris Buescher
- Noah Gragson
- Alex Bowman
- Todd Gilliland
NASCAR Cup Series driver standings table
The victory strengthens Bell's position in the championship standings and marks his first win at COTA after finishing second last year.
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