Christopher Bell wins Southern 500 as Kyle Larson extends winless streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 9:22 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Christopher Bell earned the victory at the Southern 500 in Darlington, officially ending a 33-race winless streak. Kyle Larson, who led a race-high 99 laps during the event, finished fifth and extended his own winless drought to 51 races. During the final stages of the race, Larson elected to stay on the track without taking fresh tires during a late red-flag caution. Despite being overtaken by Bell following the restart, Larson remains a top contender in the Cup Series championship. His consistent presence at the front of the field ensures he remains a primary factor in the Chase competition despite the extended period without a trip to victory lane.
- •Christopher Bell finished first at the Southern 500 in Darlington.
- •Kyle Larson recorded a fifth-place finish after leading 99 laps.
- •Larson has not finished in first place for 51 consecutive races.
- •Bell snapped a 33-race winless streak with the victory.
- 9:22 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Larson Is Doing Something So Weird Right Now That NASCAR Fans Should Be Very Worried
"Kyle Larson cannot win a race. That sentence still feels completely ridiculous. But here we are. Larson went out and led a race-high 99 laps at Darlington on Sunday. Then he finished fifth. Again. Christopher Bell finally snapped his 33-race winless streak and took the Southern 500, while Larson extended his own bizarre drought to…
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