The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs just got even more intense after a wild night at Bristol Motor Speedway, where Christopher Bell snapped his 24-race winless streak with a thrilling victory amid chaos on the track. Spins sent cars sliding, and Josh Berry’s ride turned into a fireball, forcing him out early and adding to the drama. This Round of 16 finale eliminated Alex Bowman, Austin Dillon, Shane van Gisbergen, and Josh Berry, paving the way for a fresh battle among the top 12. As teams regroup, the garage buzzes with talk of what’s next in this cutthroat chase.

Denny Hamlin sits atop the standings with a 26-point cushion, followed closely by William Byron and Kyle Larson, while Bubba Wallace holds a slim +1 edge above the cutline. Speculation is rife about who might not survive the Round

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