Christopher Bell wins the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway
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Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Christopher Bell secured a victory at the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, marking his first win after a 33-race dry spell. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver overcame a mid-race pit stop error that dropped him outside the top 10 to climb back to the front of the field. After battling with Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott during the closing stages, Bell took the lead and maintained his position to claim the win. This victory serves as the kickoff for the Chase for the Championship playoffs. Bell, who entered the event as the No. 6 seed, significantly closed the gap in the standings behind Denny Hamlin. The team now turns its attention to the next race at Gateway as the playoff schedule continues without any off weeks.
- •Christopher Bell won the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
- •The victory ended a 33-race winless streak for the No. 20 team.
- •Bell recovered from a slow pit stop during the second stage to earn the lead.
- •The race served as the opening event for the Chase for the Championship.
- •Bell reduced his deficit to Denny Hamlin to 12 points in the standings.
- 4:14 AMYahoo Sports — Christopher Bell was in rare comedic form after winning the Southern 500
- 4:14 AMMotorsport.com — Christopher Bell was in rare comedic form after winning the Southern 500
"Christopher Bell was downright effusive after winning the Southern 500. There have been big victories over the years from the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals and the World of Outlaws to wins across all three national touring divisions including the Coca-Cola 600 and Bristol Night Race. But the Southern 500 is the biggest of them all to date. “Wow, what a night,” Bell said afterwards ...Keep reading
"This is the biggest win of his career and came at the perfect time in the season
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 4:14 AMChristopher Bell was in rare comedic form after winning the Southern 500
This is the biggest win of his career and came at the perfect time in the season
- Motorsport.comSep 7, 2026, 4:14 AMChristopher Bell was in rare comedic form after winning the Southern 500
Christopher Bell was downright effusive after winning the Southern 500. There have been big victories over the years from the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals and the World of Outlaws to wins across all three national touring divisions including the Coca-Cola 600 and Bristol Night Race. But the Southern 500 is the biggest of them all to date. “Wow, what a night,” Bell said afterwards ...Keep reading
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