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Driver Chase Briscoe celebrates with a victory wreath after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Briscoe gives Joe Gibbs Racing 2nd spot in NASCAR’s championship finale with OT win at Talladega

Chase Briscoe has secured a spot in NASCAR’s championship finale with his first superspeedway win at Talladega. This victory guarantees Joe Gibbs Racing two spots in the season-ending race at Phoenix Raceway. Briscoe joins teammate Denny Hamlin in the four-driver showdown. The race went to overtime after a crash involving Chris Buescher. Briscoe’s win came with help from Ty Gibbs. Meanwhile, Chase Elliott’s chances took a hit after an early crash. Elliott now faces a must-win situation at Martinsville Speedway next week to advance to the finale.

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