Podium finishers
- P1 · Tyler Reddick · No. 45
- P2 · Ryan Blaney · No. 12
- P3 · Chase Elliott · No. 9
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2026 NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix Results: Winner & Full Finishing Order — October 18
Tyler Reddick won at Phoenix Raceway. See how the race was decided and review the supplied result details below.
Race date
3:00 PM ET
Local time
Winner
Tyler Reddick
Car 45 · Toyota
Track
Phoenix Raceway
Avondale, AZ
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NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix race results: podium, biggest mover and laps led
The quickest way for NASCAR fans to read the result before opening the full finishing order.
Most laps led
Christopher Bell
Led 85 laps · finished P4.
Biggest mover
Corey Heim
Started P36, finished P5 · gained 31.
Field report
37 drivers in the result
10 listed as a retirement or non-running finish.
Race recap
Reddick Steals Phoenix Win as Blaney, Bell, Logano Dominate Laps
How Tyler Reddick won the NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix
Tyler Reddick captured the NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix, finishing first after starting sixth and leading 18 laps. Ryan Blaney, who started on pole and led 51 laps, settled for second, while Chase Elliott charged from 16th to third. Christopher Bell led a race-high 85 laps but finished fourth, and Joey Logano led 84 laps yet ended sixth. Reddick's victory marks his sixth win of the season, earning 61 points.
The decisive moment
The decisive statistical contrast came from laps led versus finishing position. Christopher Bell led a race-high 85 laps and Joey Logano led 84, but both finished outside the top three. Tyler Reddick, with only 18 laps led, maximized his track position to secure the win, underscoring the value of late-race execution over total laps out front.
What the result means
Reddick's sixth win of 2026 strengthens his playoff standing, moving him to 2,314 points and seventh in the current standings, 56 behind the leader. The result highlights the unpredictability of Phoenix, where dominant lap leaders failed to convert, keeping the championship battle tight as the season nears its conclusion.
Race outcome and turning point checked against ESPN Core structured race results. The table below is maintained from the race results feed.
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NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix results and full finishing order
Tyler Reddick wins the NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix
Started 6 · Led 18 laps · Earned 61 points
| Finish | Driver | Car | Mfr | Start | +/− | Laps | Led | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Reddick 🏁 | 45 | Toyota | 6 | +5 | 312 | 18 | Running | 61 |
| 2 | Ryan Blaney | 12 | Ford | 1 | -1 | 312 | 51 | Running | 48 |
| 3 | Chase Elliott | 9 | Chevrolet | 16 | +13 | 312 | 0 | Running | 39 |
| 4 | Christopher Bell | 20 | Toyota | 5 | +1 | 312 | 85 | Running | 49 |
| 5 | Corey Heim | 67 | Toyota | 36 | +31 | 312 | 0 | Running | 0 |
| 6 | Joey Logano | 22 | Ford | 2 | -4 | 312 | 84 | Running | 51 |
| 7 | Daniel Suarez | 7 | Chevrolet | 14 | +7 | 312 | 0 | Running | 30 |
| 8 | Chase Briscoe | 19 | Toyota | 3 | -5 | 312 | 13 | Running | 44 |
| 9 | Ross Chastain | 1 | Chevrolet | 11 | +2 | 312 | 0 | Running | 31 |
| 10 | Ty Gibbs | 54 | Toyota | 7 | -3 | 312 | 2 | Running | 27 |
| 11 | Josh Berry | 21 | Ford | 9 | -2 | 312 | 1 | Running | 34 |
| 12 | Carson Hocevar | 77 | Chevrolet | 28 | +16 | 312 | 0 | Running | 25 |
| 13 | Noah Gragson | 4 | Ford | 30 | +17 | 312 | 0 | Running | 24 |
| 14 | Todd Gilliland | 34 | Ford | 13 | -1 | 312 | 0 | Running | 25 |
| 15 | Zane Smith | 38 | Ford | 20 | +5 | 312 | 0 | Running | 22 |
| 16 | Brad Keselowski | 6 | Ford | 18 | +2 | 312 | 0 | Running | 21 |
| 17 | Bubba Wallace | 23 | Toyota | 23 | +6 | 312 | 52 | Running | 26 |
| 18 | Ryan Preece | 60 | Ford | 26 | +8 | 312 | 0 | Running | 19 |
| 19 | Austin Cindric | 2 | Ford | 15 | -4 | 312 | 0 | Running | 18 |
| 20 | Connor Zilisch | 88 | Chevrolet | 12 | -8 | 312 | 0 | Running | 17 |
| 21 | William Byron | 24 | Chevrolet | 10 | -11 | 312 | 2 | Running | 21 |
| 22 | Chris Buescher | 17 | Ford | 17 | -5 | 312 | 0 | Running | 15 |
| 23 | AJ Allmendinger | 16 | Chevrolet | 21 | -2 | 312 | 0 | Running | 14 |
| 24 | Austin Hill | 33 | Chevrolet | 35 | +11 | 312 | 0 | Running | 0 |
| 25 | Erik Jones | 43 | Toyota | 29 | +4 | 312 | 0 | Running | 12 |
| 26 | Shane van Gisbergen | 97 | Chevrolet | 25 | -1 | 312 | 0 | Running | 11 |
| 27 | Cole Custer | 41 | Chevrolet | 27 | 0 | 312 | 0 | Running | 10 |
| 28 | Denny Hamlin | 11 | Toyota | 4 | -24 | 311 | 4 | 1 lap down | 21 |
| 29 | Alex Bowman | 48 | Chevrolet | 34 | +5 | 311 | 0 | 1 lap down | 8 |
| 30 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 47 | Chevrolet | 31 | +1 | 311 | 0 | 1 lap down | 7 |
| 31 | Ty Dillon | 10 | Chevrolet | 33 | +2 | 310 | 0 | 2 laps down | 6 |
| 32 | Riley Herbst | 35 | Toyota | 19 | -13 | 308 | 0 | 4 laps down | 5 |
| 33 | John Hunter Nemechek | 42 | Toyota | 32 | -1 | 307 | 0 | 5 laps down | 4 |
| 34 | Kyle Larson | 5 | Chevrolet | 22 | -12 | 281 | 0 | 31 laps down | 3 |
| 35 | Cody Ware | 51 | Chevrolet | 37 | +2 | 220 | 0 | 92 laps down | 2 |
| 36 | Michael McDowell | 71 | Chevrolet | 8 | -28 | 201 | 0 | 111 laps down | 1 |
| 37 | Austin Dillon | 3 | Chevrolet | 24 | -13 | 155 | 0 | 157 laps down | 1 |
Starting grid
NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix starting lineup
6
Tyler Reddick
Car 45 · Toyota
1
Ryan Blaney
Car 12 · Ford
16
Chase Elliott
Car 9 · Chevrolet
5
Christopher Bell
Car 20 · Toyota
36
Corey Heim
Car 67 · Toyota
2
Joey Logano
Car 22 · Ford
14
Daniel Suarez
Car 7 · Chevrolet
3
Chase Briscoe
Car 19 · Toyota
11
Ross Chastain
Car 1 · Chevrolet
7
Ty Gibbs
Car 54 · Toyota
9
Josh Berry
Car 21 · Ford
28
Carson Hocevar
Car 77 · Chevrolet
30
Noah Gragson
Car 4 · Ford
13
Todd Gilliland
Car 34 · Ford
20
Zane Smith
Car 38 · Ford
18
Brad Keselowski
Car 6 · Ford
23
Bubba Wallace
Car 23 · Toyota
26
Ryan Preece
Car 60 · Ford
15
Austin Cindric
Car 2 · Ford
12
Connor Zilisch
Car 88 · Chevrolet
10
William Byron
Car 24 · Chevrolet
17
Chris Buescher
Car 17 · Ford
21
AJ Allmendinger
Car 16 · Chevrolet
35
Austin Hill
Car 33 · Chevrolet
29
Erik Jones
Car 43 · Toyota
25
Shane van Gisbergen
Car 97 · Chevrolet
27
Cole Custer
Car 41 · Chevrolet
4
Denny Hamlin
Car 11 · Toyota
34
Alex Bowman
Car 48 · Chevrolet
31
Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
Car 47 · Chevrolet
33
Ty Dillon
Car 10 · Chevrolet
19
Riley Herbst
Car 35 · Toyota
32
John Hunter Nemechek
Car 42 · Toyota
22
Kyle Larson
Car 5 · Chevrolet
37
Cody Ware
Car 51 · Chevrolet
8
Michael McDowell
Car 71 · Chevrolet
24
Austin Dillon
Car 3 · Chevrolet
Quick answers
NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix FAQ
When is the NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix?
The race is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026. The green-flag time above converts automatically to your local timezone.
What time does the NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix start?
The listed start is 3:00 PM ET; use the automatically converted time at the top of this page for your location.
What channel is the NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix on?
The current broadcast listing is HBO Max, USA Net. Recheck near race day in case the network moves coverage.
Where is the NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix?
The event is at Phoenix Raceway, Avondale, AZ. It is listed as a oval.
Who won the NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix?
Tyler Reddick won the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix. The decisive sequence and result context are summarized in the race recap above.
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