Christopher Bell secured his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory at Circuit of The Americas (COTA), outdueling Kyle Busch and William Byron in a thrilling road course battle.

Bell made the decisive pass on Busch with five laps remaining, showcasing exceptional road course driving skills. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver led eight crucial laps to claim his 11th Cup Series career victory and his first at COTA.

Key Race Highlights:

• Bell passed Busch with 5 laps to go after an intense battle
• William Byron finished second, followed by Tyler Reddick in third
• Kyle Busch led a race-high 42 laps before finishing fifth
• Shane van Gisbergen showed strong performance, leading 23 laps and finishing sixth

Notable Incidents:

• First-lap collision between Daniel Suarez and Chase Elliott in Turn 1
• Kyle Larson received a two-lap penalty for a loose wheel
• Final caution came with 17 laps remaining after Austin Dillon's car became stuck in gravel

The race featured four cautions for 15 laps, with Bubba Wallace winning the first stage and Ryan Preece claiming the second.

The victory further solidifies Bell's position as a top contender in the Cup Series, demonstrating his versatility across different track types after his previous week's win at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

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