Chase Briscoe holds off Christopher Bell for narrow NASCAR Cup win
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Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Chase Briscoe secured a victory over Christopher Bell in the NASCAR Cup race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 11, 2026. The race concluded after 400 miles and 267 laps, ending in the closest finish of the season, with Briscoe leading Bell by just 0.029 seconds. Both drivers fought fiercely, with Briscoe managing tire struggles and navigating lapped traffic. The intense battle reached its peak at the final turn, where they made contact as Briscoe crossed the finish line first.
- •Briscoe and Bell raced closely for the final laps.
- •The finish was the tightest of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season.
- •Briscoe faced tire issues and lapped traffic throughout the race.
- •The race took place at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
- •This event adds to the narrative of intense rivalries in NASCAR.
- 12:02 AMRacer — Bell 'in shock' after missing out on Charlotte Chase win by slimmest of margins
- 11:54 PMYahoo Sports — Chase Briscoe Wins Charlotte Thriller in Photo Finish!
- 10:37 PMMotorsport.com — Chase Briscoe beats Christopher Bell by 0.029s in NASCAR Cup Charlotte photo finish
"Chase Briscoe held on against Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell in the closest finish of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season. They were separated by just 0.029s at the checkered flag, slamming doors at the exit of Turn 4. After 400 miles and 267 laps, Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Charlotte Motor Speedway came down to a few feet. Struggling with the tires and facing a lot of lapped traffic ...Keep reading
"Briscoe Edges Christopher Bell in Incredible Finish Chase Briscoe delivered one of the most dramatic victories of the NASCAR Cup Series season Sunday, holding off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell to win the Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Briscoe crossed the finish line just 0.029 seconds ahead of Bell, earning a…
"Christopher Bell wore shock, disappointment, and the slow realization of how close he'd come to a championship swing if he'd won as he stood on pit road after ceding victory to teammate Chase Briscoe by just 0.029s.
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External links- RacerOct 12, 2026, 12:02 AMBell 'in shock' after missing out on Charlotte Chase win by slimmest of margins
Christopher Bell wore shock, disappointment, and the slow realization of how close he'd come to a championship swing if he'd won as he stood on pit road after ceding victory to teammate Chase Briscoe by just 0.029s.
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 11:54 PMChase Briscoe Wins Charlotte Thriller in Photo Finish!
Briscoe Edges Christopher Bell in Incredible Finish Chase Briscoe delivered one of the most dramatic victories of the NASCAR Cup Series season Sunday, holding off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell to win the Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Briscoe crossed the finish line just 0.029 seconds ahead of Bell, earning a…
- Motorsport.comOct 11, 2026, 10:37 PMChase Briscoe beats Christopher Bell by 0.029s in NASCAR Cup Charlotte photo finish
Chase Briscoe held on against Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell in the closest finish of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season. They were separated by just 0.029s at the checkered flag, slamming doors at the exit of Turn 4. After 400 miles and 267 laps, Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Charlotte Motor Speedway came down to a few feet. Struggling with the tires and facing a lot of lapped traffic ...Keep reading
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