Christopher Bell achieved his third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory at Phoenix Raceway, edging out teammate Denny Hamlin in a thrilling side-by-side battle to the finish. The win marked Bell's second straight triumph in the spring Phoenix event, following recent victories at Atlanta Motor Speedway and Circuit of The Americas.

Bell dominated the Shriners Children's 500, leading 106 of 312 laps and capturing the second stage. The victory came down to a dramatic two-lap sprint following a late caution, with Bell ultimately prevailing over Hamlin and Kyle Larson in a three-way battle.

Key Race Highlights:

• Bell becomes first driver in Next Gen era to win three consecutive races
• Joe Gibbs Racing secured a 1-2 finish with Bell and Hamlin
• Kyle Larson finished third
• Josh Berry achieved Wood Brothers Racing's best-ever Phoenix finish in fourth
• Chris Buescher rounded out the top five

The race featured 17 lead changes among six drivers and 10 caution flags, including a significant seven-car crash in the second stage that eliminated several contenders. Notable incidents included Ryan Blaney's engine failure and Katherine Legge's early exit in her Cup Series debut following multiple spins.

Bell's victory solidifies his position as the only repeat winner in the 2025 season thus far, continuing his impressive streak that matches Kyle Larson's 2021 achievement of three consecutive wins.

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