Corey Heim finishes fifth in NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 1:18 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Corey Heim finished fifth in the Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix after starting from 36th position. Heim's race began with struggles, including issues with car balance and a pit road mistake. Despite a challenging start, he managed to steadily move up through the field during the 312-lap event. The 24-year-old driver is set to compete full-time for 23XI Racing in 2027, replacing Riley Herbst in the No. 35 Toyota.
- •Heim started 36th at Phoenix and finished fifth.
- •He struggled early with car balance and a pit road mistake.
- •Heim will drive full-time for 23XI Racing in 2027.
- •He has two NASCAR Cup Series victories as a part-time driver.
- •Heim won the Craftsman Truck Series championship in 2026.
- 1:18 AMYahoo Sports — Corey Heim Impresses Again With Fifth-Place Phoenix Run
"Corey Heim impresses again with fifth-place finish at Phoenix.
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