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Highlights
- Tyler Reddick won Phoenix II, first victory with 23XI Racing.
- Reddick beat Ryan Blaney by 0.801 seconds in close finish.
- Christopher Bell led most laps with 85; Logano won both stages.
- Kyle Larson crashed out after 281 laps, ending his race early.
- Race featured 21 lead changes among ten drivers and six cautions.
- Chase Elliott finished third; Corey Heim impressed finishing fifth.
Tyler Reddick claims his first 23XI Racing victory at Phoenix Raceway, winning the 2026 NASCAR Cup Phoenix II by 0.801 seconds over Ryan Blaney after a controlled late run.
Reddick leads 18 of 312 laps in a contest defined by 21 lead changes among ten drivers and six cautions, placing a premium on restart execution and track-position management.
Reddick edges Blaney by 0.801 seconds to seal 23XI’s Phoenix breakthrough.
23XI’s pit windows and tire life calls prove decisive. The No. 45 Toyota holds balance on longer runs, allowing Reddick to defend when clean air matters most.
Christopher Bell controls the largest share with 85 laps led. Joey Logano leads 84 and sweeps both stages, banking 20 points and strengthening his championship challenge today.
Joey Logano sweeps both stages, adding 20 vital points.
Chase Elliott finishes third with clean execution. Part-time entrant Corey Heim delivers an assured fifth, underscoring Toyota depth and his adaptability under pressure.
Frequent cautions compress strategies and vary tire offsets. Smart pit selection and box timing influence releases, shaping runs through traffic and on restarts.
The race features 21 lead changes among ten drivers and six cautions.
Ross Chastain, Chase Briscoe, and Ty Gibbs complete the top ten. The mix of Toyotas, Fords, and Chevrolets confirms parity on short laps under evolving rubber.
Kyle Larson’s crash ends his race after 281 laps. Austin Dillon, Cody Ware, and Michael McDowell also retire, compounding points pressure entering the season’s decisive phase.
Kyle Larson retires after 281 laps following a crash.
Despite incidents, 27 of 37 starters finish on the lead lap. The race runs just over three hours, with average laps near 27 seconds during extended green phases.
Phoenix’s heavy braking zones reward stability and modulation. Recent brake updates sharpen confidence across long runs, amplifying gains for teams nailing cooling, feel, and late-corner rotation.
Context matters at Phoenix. Pre-race preparation in the track guide mirrors what unfolded: clean air preference, strategic cautions, and disciplined restarts proving decisive.
Reddick’s win restores momentum for 23XI as the schedule tightens. Blaney and Bell remain primary threats, with execution under pressure likely to decide the next swing.
Visual Summary
1️⃣
Tyler Reddick
#45 Toyota
23XI Racing
#45 Toyota
23XI Racing
0.801s margin!
Who Controlled the Race?
Bell
85
85
Logano
84
84
Wallace
52
52
Reddick
18
18
Laps led out of 312
Race Drama
21
Lead changes
6
Cautions
Lead changes
6
Cautions
Intensity Level
Top 5 Finishers
1 Reddick
2 Blaney
3 Elliott
5 Heim
2 Blaney
3 Elliott
5 Heim
Biggest heartbreak:
💥
Kyle Larson crashed out (lap 281)
| DNFs: Dillon, Ware, McDowell
27/37 finished on lead lap
Super close all day, and Reddick’s breakthrough surges 23XI into championship contention — but the fight is wide open as the playoff chase tightens.
John Martinez delivers real-time NASCAR Cup Series and Truck Series news, from live race updates to pit-lane strategy analysis. A graduate of the University of Northwestern Ohio’s Motorsports Technology program, he breaks down rule changes, driver tactics, and championship points with crystal-clear reporting.
