Christopher Bell finishes second at Chicagoland while recovering from wrist injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 1:57 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Christopher Bell secured a second-place finish in the NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on July 5, just a day after disclosing a significant update on his recovery from a fractured left wrist. Driving the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, Bell nearly caught teammate Chase Briscoe, finishing just 0.276 seconds behind him. After trading his hard cast for a removable splint, Bell showed improvement despite limited mobility. His strong performance indicates that he remains a contender for future victories as he continues to recover from the injury.
- •Bell nearly caught Chase Briscoe in the final laps.
- •He raced with a removable splint instead of a hard cast.
- •Denny Hamlin finished third, contributing to a strong day for Joe Gibbs Racing.
- •Bell's performance improves his outlook for future races.
- •He has been recovering from his wrist fracture since Michigan International Speedway.
- 1:57 AMYahoo Sports — Christopher Bell Nearly Won Chicagoland While Racing Through a Broken Wrist
"Christopher Bell nearly won Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland, finishing second just one day after revealing a major update in his recovery from a fractured wrist.
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