{
  "id": 15509121,
  "title": "Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup Phoenix II",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/official-race-results-2026-nascar-cup-phoenix-ii",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T22:39:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/official-race-results-2026-nascar-223956210.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday, Tyler Reddick secured a victory at the Phoenix Raceway, claiming the top spot in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Phoenix II race. Reddick's 23XI Racing Toyota edged out the competition by just 0.801 seconds at the finish line, showcasing his prowess behind the wheel. Despite leading only 18 laps, Reddick's performance was enough to claim a well-deserved victory. Chase Elliott, Christopher Bell, and Corey Heim rounded out the top five, with each securing a podium finish. The event was not without its challenges, as six cautions were issued, resulting in 43 laps being run under caution flags. In terms of lead changes, there were 21 throughout the race, with ten different drivers taking the lead at one point or another. Chase Elliott led the most laps, totaling 85, followed by Logano with 84, and Wallace with 52. Logano's dominance extended beyond the lead changes, earning him a total of 20 stage points from his Stage 1 and Stage 2 wins. Out of the 37 drivers who started the race, 27 drivers were able to cross the finish line, with three drivers unable to complete the race: Austin Dillon, Cody Ware, and championship leader Kyle Larson.",
  "summary": "Reddick earned his first win six months after an impressive final restart from the 23XI Racing driver",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Motorsport.com",
        "title": "Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup Phoenix II",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/official-race-results-2026-nascar-cup-phoenix-ii-15510077",
        "published": "2026-10-18T22:39:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}