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Briscoe Clinches Playoff Spot with Overtime Talladega Victory
19 Oct
Summary
- Chase Briscoe wins Talladega race, secures spot in championship finale
- Hendrick Motorsports drivers struggle, playoff picture remains unsettled
- Teammate Ty Gibbs helps Briscoe to first superspeedway victory
On October 16, 2025, Chase Briscoe gave Joe Gibbs Racing its second spot in NASCAR's championship-deciding season finale with an overtime victory at Talladega Superspeedway. Briscoe's triumph marked his first-ever superspeedway win, as he was able to capitalize on the help of his teammate Ty Gibbs, the only JGR driver not eligible for the championship.
The race saw chaos unfold, with Hendrick Motorsports drivers William Byron and Kyle Larson struggling to maintain control of the lead. Briscoe, who was sixth on the final restart, was able to surge ahead with the assistance of Gibbs, securing the victory and a spot in the four-driver winner-take-all finale at Phoenix Raceway in two weeks.
The result leaves the playoff picture in flux, with two open spots remaining to be determined at next week's finale of the third round of the playoffs. Larson and JGR driver Christopher Bell currently sit above the elimination line, while Byron, Hendrick teammate Chase Elliott, and Team Penske drivers Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney are below the cutline.
