Bell passes defending NASCAR champion Larson to win the Southern 500 to start the Chase
Summary
Christopher Bell won the Southern 500 NASCAR race by passing defending champion Kyle Larson with 18 laps left. This was Bell's first win after a long streak of second-place finishes, and it helped him move to second place in the Chase standings.Key Facts
- Christopher Bell drives for Joe Gibbs Racing.
- Bell had seven second-place finishes this season before this win.
- This was Bell’s first win at Darlington Raceway in 15 tries.
- Bell broke a 33-race winless streak that dated back to last September.
- Kyle Larson stayed on the track during a late caution to keep the lead but was passed by Bell.
- Chase drivers took nine of the top 10 spots in this race.
- Bell’s win moved him to second place in the Chase points, behind his teammate Denny Hamlin.
- Bell plans to keep working hard, saying he needs more wins to compete for the championship.
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