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Phoenix Raceway still has shortcomings, but the 2026 fall race delivered a dramatic championship shakeup that could define NASCAR's new Chase format.

Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell and Ryan Blaney made major championship gains at Phoenix, while Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin suffered costly tire failures.

Tyler Reddick won his sixth race of 2026 at Phoenix, while Kyle Larson's tire failure reduced his NASCAR Chase lead to just five points over Christopher Bell.

Chase Briscoe continued his championship comeback at Charlotte while Kyle Larson extended his lead and several Chase contenders suffered costly setbacks.

Chase Briscoe's pit crew delivered the decisive stop at Charlotte, helping him beat Christopher Bell and potentially changing the NASCAR championship picture.

Chase Briscoe wins his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series race, beating Christopher Bell by 0.029 seconds in a thrilling Charlotte photo finish.

Chase Briscoe made a massive championship gain at Las Vegas while Kyle Larson strengthened his lead and Denny Hamlin missed a major opportunity.

Kyle Larson entered The Chase seventh and has climbed to a 26-point championship lead with two wins and four consecutive top-five finishes.

Joey Logano entered Bristol 51 points behind the Chase lead and left only 16 back after his third victory of 2026.

Kyle Larson and Hendrick Motorsports dominated the results while brake failures and crashes hurt several major NASCAR Chase contenders at Gateway.

Bell finally won, Gibbs charged from 28th to second and Byron’s engine failure created an immediate Chase setback.

Christopher Bell had come close all season. Winning the Southern 500 changed his 2026 story and moved him within 12 points of the Chase lead.

Christopher Bell used fresh tires to pass Kyle Larson and win the 2026 Southern 500, ending a 33-race winless streak in the Chase opener. Excerpt: Christopher Bell chased down Kyle Larson on fresh tires to win the Southern 500 and move within 12 points of the Chase lead.