Bubba Wallace frustrated after second-place finish in San Diego

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Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Bubba Wallace frustrated after second-place finish in San Diego
Summary

Bubba Wallace finished second at the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race in San Diego, trailing teammate Corey Heim. Despite a strong performance contributing to a 1-2 finish for 23XI Racing, Wallace expressed frustration over what he perceived as missed opportunities and a critical mistake that affected the race outcome. He acknowledged the positives but emphasized his disappointment at not securing a win. The team looks ahead to the next race in Sonoma.

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  • Bubba Wallace finishes second behind Corey Heim in San Diego.
  • 23XI Racing achieves a historic 1-2 finish at the event.
  • Wallace cites a key mistake affecting his race outcome.
  • Heim celebrates his first Cup Series victory in just his fifth start.
  • Next race for Wallace and the team is in Sonoma.
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  • 2:27 AMYahoo SportsBubba Wallace Had One Message After San Diego: ‘I’m Frustrated With Second’
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Bubba Wallace helped 23XI Racing secure a historic 1-2 finish in San Diego, but the NASCAR driver said he was left thinking about the victory that slipped away.

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