COTA Cup results, driver points: Christopher Bell rallies late to win NASCAR race..

COTA Cup results, driver points: Christopher Bell rallies late to win NASCAR race..

Christopher Bell secured his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory by winning the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) on March 2, 2025. He overtook Kyle Busch with six laps remaining and held off William Byron in the final laps to clinch the win. citeturn0search0

This triumph makes Bell the first driver since Kevin Harvick in 2018 to win two of the season’s first three races. citeturn0search0 Byron’s second-place finish propelled him to the points lead, while Bell’s win moved him up to fourth in the standings. citeturn0search2

Tyler Reddick placed third, followed by Chase Elliott, who recovered from a first-lap incident to finish fourth. Kyle Busch led a race-high 42 laps but faded to fifth in the closing stages. citeturn0search4

Top 10 Results:

Christopher Bell William Byron Tyler Reddick Chase Elliott Kyle Busch Shane van Gisbergen Chris Buescher Noah Gragson Alex Bowman Todd Gilliland

The current driver standings are:

William Byron – 116 points Ryan Blaney – 114 points Tyler Reddick – 111 points Christopher Bell – 95 points Chase Elliott – 95 points

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Bell’s recent performances underscore his strong start to the 2025 season, positioning him as a key contender for the championship.