News Now : Drivers in focus leaving phoenix , three up, three down

News Now : Drivers in focus leaving phoenix , three up, three down..

The NASCAR Cup Series recently concluded the Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway, offering insights into drivers’ performances.

**Three Up:**

1. **Josh Berry (No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford):** Starting 4th, Berry secured a 4th-place finish, marking his best result of the season. This achievement also provided the Wood Brothers team with their first-ever top-five finish at Phoenix. citeturn0search1

2. **Chris Buescher (No. 17 RFK Racing Ford):** Buescher began in 13th and finished 5th, achieving his first top-five result of the year and his third top-10 finish in four races. citeturn0search1

3. **Alex Bowman (No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet):** Starting from the 32nd position, Bowman advanced to finish 7th, marking his third top-10 finish in the first four races of the season. citeturn0search1

**Three Down:**

1. **Spire Motorsports:** Drivers Carson Hocevar, Michael McDowell, and Justin Haley started 3rd, 7th, and 8th, respectively. However, they finished 27th, 34th, and 36th, indicating challenges throughout the race. citeturn0search1

These performances highlight the dynamic nature of the season, with drivers striving to improve their standings in upcoming races.