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Ross Chastain Wins Coca-Cola 600 After Starting Last in Backup Car

Chastain's remarkable victory capped a dramatic race that saw William Byron dominate early and Kyle Larson's 'Double' attempt end in disappointment.

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Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 zone Chevrolet, greets fans as he walks the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 25, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina.

Overview

  • Ross Chastain secured his sixth career NASCAR Cup Series win, becoming the first driver to win the Coca-Cola 600 after starting last in a backup car.
  • William Byron led 283 of 400 laps and swept all three stages but was overtaken by Chastain with six laps remaining, finishing second.
  • Kyle Larson's attempt at completing 'The Double' ended with DNFs in both the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600, finishing 27th and 37th respectively.
  • Trackhouse Racing celebrated its first victory of the 2025 season, a significant boost for the team after a challenging start to the year.
  • Jimmie Johnson, making his 700th career start, finished last (40th) after an early crash, while Denny Hamlin fell to 16th due to a fuel miscalculation late in the race.