Winners and losers from a tricky NASCAR Cup race at Iowa

WINNER: Ty Gibbs secured a strong victory at Iowa Speedway, overcoming brake issues to claim the top spot. Despite a mid-race pit stop mishap, Gibbs managed to jump from the back of the field to the lead, ultimately holding off Christopher Bell for the win.

LOSER: Christopher Bell, despite moving up four positions in the standings, found the race disappointing as he failed to secure a win. Bell's seventh runner-up finish of the season without a Cup win marked one of the most unsuccessful winless seasons in NASCAR history.

WINNER: Ross Chastain reclaimed his position in the Chase battle after Iowa. The No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet driver jumped up three spots to 18th, landing 47 points below the Chase cutoff. Chastain's performance at Iowa netted him 43 points, making it his season-high.

LOSERS: Tyler Reddick's bad luck continued at Iowa, where he made an unforced error just four laps into the race, wrecking himself and fellow Toyota driver Erik Jones. Reddick's points streak has been dreadful since May, with six finishes of 25th or worse in the last nine races. His bad luck streak persisted at Iowa.

WINNER: Josh Berry secured his first top-five finish of the year at Iowa, placing fourth. This performance marked a significant improvement for the Wood Brothers Racing driver, who has been struggling to find a new home for 2027.

LOSERS: Joey Logano's impressive performance at Iowa was overshadowed by an unfortunate mid-race pit stop mishap, where he drove off with a loose wheel and was forced to reverse back into his stall, erasing all track position. This lost opportunity left Logano at 14th, despite his strong showing.