Source: BroBible
Summary
Chase Briscoe won back-to-back races in Las Vegas and Charlotte, putting him in contention for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship. Briscoe’s recent success has moved him up the rankings, while Kyle Larson remains the points leader. Other drivers, including Bubba Wallace, Ty Gibbs, and Austin Cindric, faced setbacks or inconsistent performances. The final four races will determine the champion.
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2026 NASCAR Cup Series Power Rankings: Week 32
After Briscoe let a late lead in Kansas slip, handing the victory to Kyle Larson, crew chief James Small made it clear, in no uncertain terms, that his driver needed to be better.
Well, Briscoe answered the call.
Last week in Vegas, Briscoe did all he could to hold off a hard-chasing Larson and Tyler Reddick. This week, he crossed the finish line side-by-side with teammate Christopher Bell, who made up over a second in the final two laps of the race but couldn’t quite do enough to steal the victory.
Briscoe’s second consecutive win now puts him firmly in an ever-shrinking group of drivers who can still say they have a legitimate chance to be crowned the series champion next month in Miami.
2026 NASCAR Cup Series Power Rankings: Week 32
After Briscoe let a late lead in Kansas slip, handing the victory to Kyle Larson, crew chief James Small made it clear, in no uncertain terms, that his driver needed to be better.
Well, Briscoe answered the call.
Last week in Vegas, Briscoe did all he could to hold off a hard-chasing Larson and Tyler Reddick. This week, he crossed the finish line side-by-side with teammate Christopher Bell, who made up over a second in the final two laps of the race but couldn’t quite do enough to steal the victory.
Briscoe’s second consecutive win now puts him firmly in an ever-shrinking group of drivers who can still say they have a legitimate chance to be crowned the series champion next month in Miami.
2026 NASCAR Cup Series Power Rankings: Week 32
After Briscoe let a late lead in Kansas slip, handing the victory to Kyle Larson, crew chief James Small made it clear, in no uncertain terms, that his driver needed to be better.
Well, Briscoe answered the call.
Last week in Vegas, Briscoe did all he could to hold off a hard-chasing Larson and Tyler Reddick. This week, he crossed the finish line side-by-side with teammate Christopher Bell, who made up over a second in the final two laps of the race but couldn’t quite do enough to steal the victory.
Briscoe’s second consecutive win now puts him firmly in an ever-shrinking group of drivers who can still say they have a legitimate chance to be crowned the series champion next month in Miami.
2026 NASCAR Cup Series Power Rankings: Week 32
After Briscoe let a late lead in Kansas slip, handing the victory to Kyle Larson, crew chief James Small made it clear, in no uncertain terms, that his driver needed to be better.
Well, Briscoe answered the call.
Last week in Vegas, Briscoe did all he could to hold off a hard-chasing Larson and Tyler Reddick. This week, he crossed the finish line side-by-side with teammate Christopher Bell, who made up over a second in the final two laps of the race but couldn’t quite do enough to steal the victory.
Briscoe’s second consecutive win now puts him firmly in an ever-shrinking group of drivers who can still say they have a legitimate chance to be crowned the series champion next month in Miami.
2026 NASCAR Cup Series Power Rankings: Week 32
After Briscoe let a late lead in Kansas slip, handing the victory to Kyle Larson, crew chief James Small made it clear, in no uncertain terms, that his driver needed to be better.
Well, Briscoe answered the call.
Last week in Vegas, Briscoe did all he could to hold off a hard-chasing Larson and Tyler Reddick. This week, he crossed the finish line side-by-side with teammate Christopher Bell, who made up over a second in the final two laps of the race but couldn’t quite do enough to steal the victory.
Briscoe’s second consecutive win now puts him firmly in an ever-shrinking group of drivers who can still say they have a legitimate chance to be crowned the series champion next month in Miami.
