NASCAR arrived at Darlington Raceway for the 2026 Southern 500, and the first race of the Chase was exciting. Tyler Reddick won Stage 1 while Christopher Bell won Stage 2; however, only one driver was able to enter victory lane. Kyle Larson and Ty Gibbs tried their best, but a Joe Gibbs Racing driver ended up in the winner’s circle.
At the end of the day, Bell won his first Cup Series race of 2026 at Darlington.
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