Chase Briscoe Just Admitted Something NASCAR Fans Really Didn’t Want to Hear
Chase Briscoe Knows Exactly What Got Away at Darlington Chase Briscoe left Darlington Raceway with a solid finish, but it was difficult for the Joe Gibbs Racing driver to view it that way. Briscoe finished sixth in Sunday’s Southern 500 after leading 30 laps and spending much of the night in contention for the victory.…
In the midst of a lightning delay at Darlington Raceway on September 6, 2026, Joe Gibbs Racing driver Chase Briscoe (19) reflected on his performance during the Southern 500 practice session. Despite finishing sixth, Briscoe acknowledged that he missed a prime opportunity to secure the victory, which would have made him the first driver to win three consecutive Southern 500s.
The final restart proved to be the turning point, as several cars passed him after Turn 2, causing Briscoe to drop to sixth place by the end of the race. While the outcome still improved his championship position, as he moved from 45 points behind the leader to 37 points back, it remains a significant letdown for Briscoe. He entered the race as the two-time defending winner, and had the speed and position to win, but failed to capitalize on the moment.
With nine more Chase races to come, Briscoe will have to ensure that he doesn't repeat this same mistake in the future.
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