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Christopher Bell closes in on another second-place finish at Iowa

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Christopher Bell closes in on another second-place finish at Iowa

Summary

During the NASCAR event at Iowa on August 8, Christopher Bell secured his seventh runner-up finish of the 2026 season. His effort to overtake Ty Gibbs was impeded by Brad Keselowski, who finished two laps down. Despite the setback, Bell's performance has tied him with Harry Gant for the most second-place finishes in a single modern era season. Meanwhile, Tyler Reddick continues to struggle, now facing four significant finishes outside the top 30 this season. The race highlighted the challenges that drivers face when competing for position on short tracks.

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By the Numbers

•Christopher Bell finishes second at Iowa, tying a modern era record.
•Brad Keselowski blocked Bell's late-race attempt to overtake Ty Gibbs.
•Tyler Reddick suffers another poor finish, now with four outside the top 30.
•Bell's seven second-place finishes in 2026 match Harry Gant's record.
•The race impacts playoff standings with limited regular-season races remaining.

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