Christopher Bell Secures Second Straight NASCAR Victory at COTA

Bell overtook Kyle Busch in the final laps and held off William Byron to claim his 11th career win in a thrilling road course race.

Christopher Bell became the first NASCAR driver since 2018 to win two of the first three races in a season, following his victory at Atlanta last week.
Bell passed Kyle Busch with five laps remaining at the Circuit of the Americas, leveraging fresher tires to take the lead in a closely contested race.
Kyle Busch, who led a race-high 42 laps, struggled with tire wear late in the race and ultimately finished fifth, extending his 60-race winless streak.
William Byron finished second, narrowly missing the chance to reclaim the COTA title he won in 2023, while Tyler Reddick placed third after starting on pole.
The race also saw dramatic moments, including an early crash that ended 18-year-old Connor Zilisch's Cup Series debut and a fiery collision involving Daniel Suarez.