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Ty Gibbs leads laps at Bristol but finishes fourth after late chaos

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Ty Gibbs leads laps at Bristol but finishes fourth after late chaos
Summary

Ty Gibbs led 120 laps during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol on September 19 but finished fourth after a chaotic final restart. Gibbs had been poised for victory until the closing laps when he collided with Carson Hocevar and other competitors. Despite the disappointment, Gibbs expressed gratitude for the special weekend, honoring the Busch family and driving the M&M's Camry in tribute to the late Kyle Busch. He remains optimistic about improving and building on this experience as the season progresses.

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  • •Gibbs was a strong contender, leading significant portions of the race.
  • •He faced challenges during the final laps, including a crash with Hocevar.
  • •Joey Logano ultimately took the victory.
  • •Gibbs cherished the tribute to Kyle Busch and emphasized teamwork.
  • •He aims to continue improving as the season unfolds.
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  • 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Ty Gibbs rues Bristol loss but thankful for 'special weekend' with Busch family
What they're saying
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Gibbs led 120 laps on Saturday night, and was in control for the final restart when things unraveled, but he was still smiling

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