Reddick won the Phoenix race, beating Ryan Blaney by 0.801 seconds as Blaney finished second and Chase Elliott came home third, with Christopher Bell fourth; this victory helps Reddick gain momentum heading into Talladega.

Kyle Larson entered Phoenix with the points lead but suffered a tire issue and crash damage in the closing laps, finishing 34th and narrowing the gap to Bell to five points at the top of the standings.

Reddick’s win marks his sixth victory of the season and the 14th of his Cup career, boosting him into Chase contention as seven drivers sit within 56 points of Larson with three races remaining.

Postrace analysis emphasizes that the NASCAR postseason remains wide open, with multiple drivers capable of challenging for the championship in the next races.

The Cup Chase resumes with the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway next Sunday at 2 p.m. ET, broadcast on NBC, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Official results, including lead changes, laps, cautions, and the winner verified after post-race inspection, are noted in the race statistics.

After Talladega, the schedule continues to Martinsville and the season finale at Homestead-Miami, where the champion will be decided.

The race results include a full top-30 standings with notable drivers and teams, with a disclaimer that results were not official at the time of reporting.

Talladega is expected to be chaotic and influential for the title race as the Chase heads into the third-to-last race of the season.

Phoenix hosted a 312-lap race at a 1-mile track, with stages of 60, 125, and 127 laps, televised on USA Network with MRN radio and streaming options.

Phoenix remains a prominent stop on the 2026 playoff calendar, with the article noting editorial independence and affiliate links.

This Phoenix race was the seventh of 10 NASCAR Cup Series Chase races in 2026 and the 33rd of 36 events in the season.