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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.

Chase Briscoe has won back-to-back NASCAR Chase races and reduced his championship deficit by 58 points, raising comparisons to Tony Stewart's legendary 2011 title run.

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 scored 75 points at Las Vegas and cut 39 points from his championship deficit with five races remaining in The Chase.

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

NASCAR's new Chase format is rewarding complete postseason runs while keeping the huge points swings and pressure that made the playoffs exciting.