Bell’s Darlington Win Ignites Chase | Columbia News

Christopher Bell delivered a dramatic, last-lap victory at Darlington Raceway, ending a winless streak and launching his Chase for the Championship with fire. Passing Kyle Larson with just 18 laps to go, Bell claimed his second win of the season — including his 2024 Coca-Cola 600 triumph — and vaulted into second in the standings, 12 points behind teammate Denny Hamlin. The win also marks the first time all four Joe Gibbs Racing drivers have scored victories this year since 2019. Despite battling a fractured wrist and a costly pit stop, Bell’s strategic tire call during a late caution gave him the edge. Larson admitted he knew fresh tires would eventually catch up. Meanwhile, William Byron’s engine failure dropped him to last in the Chase, while Bell remains confident a Toyota driver will claim the title — and he’s already aiming for more wins to make it happen. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/29c55dae11369c8b