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Chase Briscoe wins NASCAR Cup race at Charlotte in dramatic finish

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 4:33 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Chase Briscoe wins NASCAR Cup race at Charlotte in dramatic finish

Summary

Chase Briscoe secured victory at the NASCAR Cup race in Charlotte, achieving the closest finish of the 2026 Cup season. The race saw Briscoe edge out Christopher Bell, marking the second-closest finish in the Cup's history. With just four races remaining this season, Kyle Larson maintains a championship lead of 49 points over Denny Hamlin. The competition tightens as several drivers emerge as challengers with only a month left in the season.

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By the Numbers

•Chase Briscoe wins at Charlotte, defeating Christopher Bell.
•Kyle Larson leads the championship by 49 points.
•Only four races remain in the 2026 NASCAR Cup season.

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What they're saying

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There are just four races left in the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, with Kyle Larson now leading the championship by 49 points. He extended his advantage over Hamlin slightly, but new challengers are rapidly approaching with just one month of racing left to go. Chase Briscoe won the race over Christopher Bell in the closest finish of the 2026 Cup season and the second-closest finish in the history of ...Keep reading
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