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Joey Logano won the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Championship on Sunday with a dominating performance. Here are the top moments!

Joey Logano won his second NASCAR championship to give Roger Penske two titles in the same season with a victory in Sunday’s winner-take-all finale at Phoenix Raceway.

The 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs come to a close Sunday with the NASCAR Cup Series Championship. Here are the top moments!

The Championship 4 is set, and the quarrel of drivers looking to reach the ultimate goal of becoming a NASCAR champion have that opportunity on Sunday, as they head to Phoenix Raceway to compete in the NASCAR Cup Series Championship. He has 10 top-five finishes this season, and is hoping to become the 17th driver in the history of NASCAR to win two Cup Series titles. Then, last Sunday at Martinsville, he made a late pass to take the checkered flag, putting him in line for his first Cup championship. NASCAR CUP SERIES CHAMPIONSHIPWhen: Sunday, November 6Time: 3 p.m. ETWhere: Phoenix Raceway (Avondale, Ariz.)Channel: NBCStream: FuboTV, Sling, DirecTV Stream, PeacockCheck out the NASCAR Playoff standings and results here

The long and unpredictable NASCAR season comes to an end Sunday with a championship race fitting for a year that saw unprecedented parity and never a clear title favorite.

Our experts broke down the field and made a 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Championship prediction, so let’s dive into their pick with the odds provided by Caesars Sportsbook. 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Championship prediction featuring Christopher BellSunday’s race at Phoenix Raceway marks the final one of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series, and four drivers are duking it out for the title. However, our experts’ 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Championship prediction is that Christopher Bell will win the race and championship as a result. How to bet on Christopher Bell at Caesars SportsbookDo you want to fade or follow our experts’ NASCAR Cup Series Championship prediction? 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Championship field and odds for Sunday provided by PointsBet SportsbookOur experts backed their 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Championship prediction at Caesars, but PointsBet Sportsbook is another great place to bet on the race, and you can claim their sign-up bonus if you sign up through this link.

Ross Chastain skyrocketed to motorsports infamy for wall-riding his way into NASCAR’s championship race with a video-game style move that has overshadowed the finale and his fellow title contenders.

Jimmie Johnson’s NASCAR retirement and IndyCar experiment lasted all of two seasons.

The NASCAR Cup Series championship race is at 3 p.m. Sunday on NBC. The Xfinity Series championship is at 6 p.m. Saturday on USA and the Truck Series championship is at 10 p.m. Friday on FS1. But I don’t expect drivers to flat-out wreck each other in a championship race. CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 22: The 2022 NASCAR Next Gen Ford Mustang is previewed at NASCAR R&D Center on April 22, 2021 in Concord, North Carolina. NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott speaks during the NASCAR Championship media day, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Phoenix.

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Ross Chastain’s video game-inspired ride along the wall at Martinsville carried him across the finish line, into the NASCAR championship finale and around the world.

Joey Logano, Chase Elliott, Christopher Bell and Ross Chastain will race for the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series championship on Sunday. Here's what you need to know.

Ross Chastain has been criticized all season by his rivals for being too aggressive on the track.

Christopher Bell worked his way into NASCAR’s championship round the only way he could, winning at Martinsville Speedway to claim a spot in the finale.

Ryan Blaney will get his crew chief back for the most important weekend of his NASCAR season after an untimely suspension.

Kyle Larson found his way into NASCAR’s headlines for yet another week.

Bubba Wallace is missing Sunday’s NASCAR race, and that’s evidently not his only sanction after losing his cool in Las Vegas last weekend.

Joey Logano became the first driver to qualify for NASCAR’s championship finale by using fresh tires to chase down Ross Chastain and win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

The third round of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs is set to begin on Sunday, with eight drivers trying to stay in the hunt for a championship when they take to the speedy banks of Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the South Point 400. Watch NASCAR on FuboTV and PeacockA chaotic race at the Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway has set up an exciting finish to the 2022 season. Of the remaining drivers in the playoffs, only two have made their way into victory at Las Vegas. What: South Point 400Who: NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs (Round of 8)When: Sunday, October 16Time: 2:30 p.m. ETWhere: Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Las Vegas, Nev.)Channel: NBCStream: FuboTV, Sling, DirecTV Stream, PeacockCheck out the NASCAR Playoff standings and results here

Christopher Bell saved his title chances with an overtime win Sunday on the road course at Charlotte Motor Speedway in a stunning finish that knocked reigning NASCAR champion Kyle Larson from the playoffs.

Trackhouse Racing will make its 100th start on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway with drivers Ross Chastain and Daniel Suárez still in the championship competition.

Chase Elliott raced his way into the next round of the playoffs with a victory Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway in the first clean race yet of this year’s postseason.

NASCAR drivers are angry and concerned about their personal safety as the playoffs roar into one of the most chaotic and dangerous tracks on the circuit.

The 334 laps at Texas Motor Speedway provided quite a tumultuous start to the NASCAR playoff round of 12.

Tyler Reddick picked up a victory Sunday at Texas, but there was a major feud brewing between Denny Hamlin and William Byron as the playoffs heat up.

Tyler Reddick opened the round of 12 in NASCAR’s playoff with a victory at Texas.

Chris Buescher's win at Bristol last week marked the first time in this version of NASCAR's playoffs that drivers who are not racing for the championship swept the three races of the first round.

At least a dozen of the playoff drivers had some sort of problem with NASCAR’s new Next Gen car Saturday night at Bristol.

Chris Buescher became the 19th different driver to finish in the victory lane this season as he wrapped up a win at the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol.

Ross Chastain heads into the first elimination race of NASCAR’s playoffs in a pretty comfortable position above the cutline.

The second race in the Round of 16 of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs sees the best return to Kansas Speedway for the second time this year, looking to see who gains an edge on moving on in the Hollywood Casino 400. This will be the second race this season at Kansas Speedway. What: Hollywood Casino 400Who: NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs (Round of 16)When: Sunday, September 11Time: 3:00 p.m. ETWhere: Kansas Speedway (Kansas City, Ks.) Channel: USA NetworkStream: DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, Sling, PeacockCheck out the NASCAR Playoff standings and results here

Erik Jones took the lead when Kyle Busch’s engine blew up, then pulled away from Denny Hamlin after a final restart 20 laps from the end to win the opening NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Darlington Raceway on Sunday night.

The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs get underway on Sunday at the legendary Darlington Speedway, where 16 drivers continue their quest to claim in the Bill France Cup, as they battle it out in the Cook Southern 500. Watch NASCAR on DirecTV Stream and PeacockThe Cup Series comes into the playoffs after a wild (and drawn out) regular season finale at Daytona last weekend. Coming into the playoffs, regular season champion Chase Elliott has a sizeable 15-point lead over second-place Joey Logano, thanks to winning a season-high four checkered flags. What: Cook Out Southern 500Who: NASCAR Cup Series PlayoffsWhen: Sunday, September 4Time: 6:00 p.m. ETWhere: Darlington Raceway (Darlington, S.C.)Channel: USA NetworkStream: DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, Sling, PeacockCheck out the NASCAR standings and results here

Austin Dillon avoided a massive wreck in the rain to win at Daytona International Speedway and snag a playoff spot in the Cup Series’ regular-season finale.

Brad Keselowski likes his chances at Daytona International Speedway.

Kyle Larson has just two wins this season and both came at the expense of teammate Chase Elliott.

Kyle Larson beat Hendrick Motorsports teammate Chase Elliott on a restart with five laps to go and won the weather-delayed NASCAR Cup race at Watkins Glen International on Sunday.

Chase Elliott has won the NASCAR Cup pole at Watkins Glen International, edging Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Larson for the top spot.

Chase Elliott won the NASCAR Cup pole on Saturday at Watkins Glen International, edging Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Larson for the top spot. Elliott, a two-time winner at The Glen, turned a fast lap of 1 minute, 10.477 seconds around the 2.45-mile natural terrain road course. Larson, who won last year's race at The Glen, finished in 1:10.516, just ahead of Michael McDowell.

NASCAR has a record seven different countries represented in Sunday's race at Watkins Glen International, and the headliner is 2007 Formula One champion Kimi Raikkonen.

Kevin Harvick took the lead from Joey Logano with 66 laps to go and held off Christopher Bell at Richmond Raceway on Sunday for his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory.

NASCAR just got more interesting down the stretch.

On Sunday, the NASCAR Cup Series gets back on the oval tracks, staying in the Midwest as they make their way up to Michigan International Speedway for the annual FireKeepers Casino 400. Watch NASCAR on DirecTV Stream and PeacockThe series shifts back to strictly making left turns after another strong performance by Tyler Reddick on a road course. At the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course, Reddick was able to outlast a Ross Chastain in overtime to grab the checkered flag. What: FireKeepers Casino 400Who: NASCAR Cup SeriesWhen: Sunday, August 7Time: 3:00 p.m. ETWhere: Michigan International Speedway (Brooklyn, Mich.)Channel: USA NetworkStream: DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, Sling, PeacockBetting preview: FireKeepers Casino 400 predictions and expert best betCheck out the NASCAR standings and results here

Betting Market Best bets for FireKeepers Casino 400 Winner prediction Kyle Larson (+700) Top-10 prediction Brad Keselowski (+350)Click this link to fade or follow our experts’ best bet for the FireKeepers Casino 400 this Sunday. NASCAR 2022 schedule and standingsSunday’s race at Michigan International Speedway will mark the first NASCAR Cup Series race in August. We expect Larson to kick into a new gear as we near the playoffs, making him our best bet to win the FireKeepers Casino 400. Michigan International Speedway is his home track and Keselowski has always been a threat when racing there, even though he hasn’t been able to break through. How to bet on NASCAR at BetMGMAre you looking for a sportsbook to bet on Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway?

There’s no shortage of storylines, as the NASCAR circuit rolls into Michigan International Speedway this weekend. MLive reporters Steve Kaminski and Taylor DesOrmeau tackle 12 burning questions on the minds of NASCAR fans before the Aug. 7 FireKeepers Casino 400 at MIS. Who’s a good longshot pick for the Michigan race? But then again, the racing surface at Michigan is much better shape than one at the California-based track. Brad Keselowski adjusts hit helmet before the FireKeepers Casino 400 NASCAR race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, on Saturday, August 8, 2020.

Tyler Reddick closed the best month of his NASCAR career with a victory in overtime on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

After a controversial end to their race in Pocono last Sunday, the NASCAR Cup Series heads back to the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway and battle it out on the road course in the Verizon 200. Watch NASCAR on DirecTV Stream and PeacockNASCAR heads to Indy after an exciting event, and a chaotic post-race at Pocono. After over 25 years of racing the oval in the Brickyard 400, the Cup Series added another road race to the schedule. What: Verizon 200 at the BrickyardWho: NASCAR Cup SeriesWhen: Sunday, July 31Time: 2:30 p.m. ETWhere: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course (Indianapolis, Ind.)

Joe Gibbs Racing has declined to appeal the penalties levied by NASCAR that stripped Denny Hamlin of his Pocono Raceway victory and cost Kyle Busch his runner-up finish.

Chase Elliott left Pocono Raceway as a third-place finisher and learned when he landed home in Georgia that he had been declared the race winner.

First-place finisher Denny Hamlin was disqualified when his No. 11 Toyota failed inspection, giving Chase Elliott the NASCAR Cup Series victory Sunday at Pocono Raceway.

The siren at the Dawsonville, Georgia, pool hall that sounds whenever Chase Elliott wins a race did indeed go off Sunday night without the hometown star ever leading a lap at Pocono Raceway. “Winner, winner Joe Gibbs Racing are cheaters!” the Dawsonville Pool Room tweeted. In an extraordinary decision for a NASCAR Cup Series race, Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin had his Pocono win thrown out and runner-up and teammate Kyle Busch also was disqualified after their Toyotas failed inspections.

Kyle Larson was the start of a Grand Prix in Philadelphia run by the Urban Youth Racing School.

Christopher Bell crashed the NASCAR playoffs, winning Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway to become the 14th Cup Series winner this season.

Christopher Bell's crew chief tried to give him a little bit of coaching — some encouragement with about 40 laps left in the race and a victory and playoff spot at stake — and was promptly told, well, basically to shush. Bell explained later there so many laps left in the race, that he didn't need a reminder of how far the No. 20 Toyota had to go to reach the finish line. Plus, Bell already knew the way to reach victory lane at his favorite track.

Watch NASCAR on DirecTV Stream and PeacockThe closing laps of the race last week in Atlanta saw some high-drama, that ended up helping the points leader. The win bolsters the lead for Elliott, who now sits atop the points by 47 points coming into New Hampshire. 2 spot is Ryan Blaney who was able to grab a top-five finish in Atlanta, despite having yet to win a race in 2022. What: Ambetter 301Who: NASCAR Cup SeriesWhen: Sunday, July 17Time: 3:00 p.m. ETWhere: New Hampshire Motor Speedway (Loudon, N.H.)Channel: USA NetworkStream: FuboTV, Sling, DirecTV Stream, PeacockCheck out the NASCAR standings and results here

Sure, it’s been a wild NASCAR Cup season, with seemingly everyone in the field capable of taking the checkered flag.

Chase Elliott got by Corey LaJoie with just under two laps to go and crossed the finish line under yellow after a block sent LaJoie crashing into the wall.

With the home crowd cheering his every move, Chase Elliott wanted this win so badly. No way Elliott was letting him by. The Georgia-born driver powered past the upset-minded LaJoie with just under two laps to go and crossed the finish line under yellow after a big block sent LaJoie smashing into the wall Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

NASCAR comes back to the traditional oval after another road race last week at Road America. It was definitely not necessary for Elliott, who continues to lead the points coming into Atlanta. Blaney, Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski are also looking to win another race at the 1.54-mile track. What: Quaker State 400Who: NASCAR Cup SeriesWhen: Sunday, July 10Time: 3:00 p.m. ETWhere: Atlanta Motor Speedway (Hampton, Ga.)Channel: USA NetworkStream: FuboTV, Sling, DirecTV Stream, PeacockCheck out the NASCAR standings and results here

Tyler Reddick raced to his first NASCAR Cup Series victory Sunday, continuing the season-long trend of first-time winners on road courses.

The NASCAR Cup Series this weekend, as they celebrate the Independence Day weekend by taking to the tricky turns of Road America for the second consecutive season, competing in the Kwik Trip 250. This will be the third-ever Cup series race at Road America. Chastain won the first race at Circuit of the Americas, while Daniel Suarez clinched his first Cup race three weeks ago at Sonoma. What: Kwik Trip 250Who: NASCAR Cup SeriesWhen: Sunday, July 3Time: 3:00 p.m. ETWhere: Road America (Elkhart Lake, Wis.)Channel: USA NetworkStream: FuboTV, Sling, DirecTV Stream, PeacockCheck out the NASCAR standings and results here

Bubba Wallace says the pointed criticism he made toward members of his crew last weekend were a result of his passion to win and shouldn’t harm his relationship with them.

Chase Elliott won the pole at Road America and will lead the field to green Sunday in his title defense on the Wisconsin road course.

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Chase Elliott's mood seemed lighter at Nashville Superspeedway even before he picked up his second Cup win of the season.

Chase Elliott salvaged a crummy day for Hendrick Motorsports and interrupted a potential Toyota rout by winning the rain-drenched race at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday night.

Chase Elliott salvaged a crummy day for Hendrick Motorsports and interrupted a potential Toyota rout by winning the rain-drenched race at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday night.

Denny Hamlin was awarded the pole at Nashville Superspeedway when a surprise rain shower washed out the second round of qualifying.

As the Cup Series returns to action this week, things remain tight at the top of the standings. Daniel Suarez is riding high after finally winning his first career Cup race at Sonoma two weeks ago. In the first-ever Cup Series race at Nashville last season, eventual Cup champion Kyle Larson was victorious, one of his 13 wins in 2021. What: Ally 400Who: NASCAR Cup SeriesWhen: Sunday, June 26Time: 5:00 p.m. ETWhere: Nashville Superspeedway (Lebanon, Tenn.)Channel: NBCStream: FuboTV, Sling, DirecTV Stream, PeacockCheck out the NASCAR standings and results here

The best in the NASCAR Cup Series will be turning right as well on Sunday afternoon, as they take to the road course at Sonoma Raceway up in Napa Valley, as they battle it out in Toyota/Save Mart 350. Watch NASCAR on FuboTV (Try now)After weeks of racing on the traditional oval circuits, the Cup Series heads to one of the “different” mainstays on the NASCAR calendar, as they head to the hot asphalt at Sonoma. Kyle Larson won the event last season, on his way to his first Cup Championship. What: Toyota/Save Mart 350Who: NASCAR Cup SeriesWhen: Sunday, June 12Time: 4:00 p.m. ETWhere: Sonoma Raceway (Sonoma, Calif.)Channel: FOX Sports 1Stream: FuboTV, Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NASCAR standings and results here

Denny Hamlin has warned Ross Chastain that there's still some retribution due after the eighth-generation watermelon farmer wrecked him in Sunday's race at World Wide Technology Raceway.

Joey Logano jockeyed for the lead with Kyle Busch in overtime, got around him for good just before the white flag flew and cruised to the victory Sunday in the NASCAR Cup Series debut at World Wide Technology Raceway.

For the first time ever, the NASCAR Cup Series heads to a long-standing track just outside of St. Louis for one of its shorter races on the schedule, as they will take to the low banks of World Wide Technology Raceway for the Enjoy Illinois 300. Watch NASCAR on FuboTV (Try now)The Cup Series goes from its longest race to the season, where the grinded out 600 miles (and then some) at Charlotte last Sunday, to cutting that in half in the top series’ first crack at the track. The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series has been running there since 1998, and many of the current drivers in Cup have taken a checkered flag, including Kevin Harvick, Bubba Wallace and Ross Chastain. What: Enjoy Illinois 300Who: NASCAR Cup SeriesWhen: Sunday, June 5Time: 3:30 p.m. ETWhere: World Wide Technology Raceway (Madison, Ill.)Channel: FOX Sports 1Stream: FuboTV, Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NASCAR standings and results here

NASCAR is bringing its top series to World Wide Technology Raceway for the first time, and that means for many drivers a first look at the egg-shaped oval east of downtown St. Louis.

Chase Elliott lost his tire, then his mind ... Joey Logano sends a warning to William Byron and Dale Jr. said what about Kurt Busch?

NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 was many things.

Denny Hamlin held off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch in overtime to win the longest — and perhaps wildest — Coca-Cola 600 in history.

Kyle Larson is hoping a return to victory lane at the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday might propel him to a second straight NASCAR Cup Series championship.

Watch NASCAR on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The event is always exciting, as drivers are not competing for season points, but for cool hard cash. Things get kicked off with the All-Star Open, when some of the series’ middle-of-the-pack drivers look to clinch a spot in the main event. The Open will see two 20-lap segments, finishing up with a 10-lap dash to determine the three drivers who will compete in the All-Star Race. Kevin Harvick is the only other current driver with two All-Star Race wins. NASCAR All-Star RaceWho: NASCAR Cup SeriesWhen: Sunday, May 22NASCAR ALL-STAR OPENNASCAR ALL-STAR RACECheck out the NASCAR standings and results here

Kurt Busch pinched his way past Kyle Larson for the lead with eight laps to go, then drove his gaudy Jordan Brand-styled car away from the reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion to win Sunday’s race at Kansas Speedway.

After an exciting, some say controversial event in Darlington, the NASCAR Cup Series heads west for another 400-mile event, as they take on some high speeds at the low-banking Kansas Speedway for the AdventHealth 400. Kyle Larson’s run to the championship included a playoff win at Kansas last October. What: AdventHealth 400Who: NASCAR Cup SeriesWhen: Sunday, May 15Time: 3:00 p.m. ETWhere: Kansas Speedway (Kansas City, Ks.) Channel: FOX Sports 1Stream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NASCAR standings and results here

Watch NASCAR on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The track that has been deeded “Too Tough to Tame” over the years is the oldest track on the NASCAR circuit. Racing at Darlington has been going on since Johnny Mantz won the first race back in 1950. The active driver with most checkered flags at Darlington is Denny Hamlin, who picked up his fourth win in the night race last September. What: Goodyear 400Who: NASCAR Cup SeriesWhen: Sunday, May 8Time: 3:30 p.m. ETWhere: Darlington Raceway (Darlington, S.C.)Channel: FOX Sports 1Stream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NASCAR standings and results here

Chase Elliott had a front-row seat for the Hendrick Motorsports trophy celebrations and photo shoots and all the kitschy social media posts created one by one — and as his three teammates won, and won and won again — they all brought home...

Watch NASCAR on FuboTV (7-day free trial)Last Saturday’s race at Martinsville was as tight as the track itself was. This will be just the second time the Cup Series has gone to dirt in the modern era. In the first dirt race in 51 years, Joey Logano survived the chaos, taking home the checkered flag last season. What: Food City Dirt RaceWho: NASCAR Cup SeriesWhen: Sunday, April 17Time: 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Bristol Motor Speedway (Bristol, Tenn.)Channel: FOXStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NASCAR standings and results here

William Byron knew he was in for a big challenge with a two-lap overtime sprint about to start and the very aggressive Joey Logano right behind him.

The racing rule is quite clear at Hendrick Motorsports, where the boss will let his drivers go door-to-door so long as they don't tear up his cars.

Rick Hendrick spoke and his drivers heard the boss loud and clear. Hendrick intervened on a competition matter for the first time since Kyle Larson joined the team when he squashed any potential beef between his stars following their run-in last week in California. Larson, the reigning Cup champion, caused Chase Elliott, NASCAR's most popular driver, to wreck last week as the two raced for the win.

A substantial collision between the Cup Series' defending champion and its most popular driver would be pretty juicy stuff under any circumstances.

Even after Kyle Larson's dominant finish to 2021, he entered the new NASCAR Cup Series season full of uncertainty.

Chase Elliott stood on pit row next to his No. 9 car, a vacant look in his eyes as he gazed into the distance. Team owner Rick Hendrick squeezed his way through the crowd, put a hand on Elliott's shoulder as he offered a few words of encouragement. Four-time champion Jeff Gordon, now vice chairman at Hendrick Motorsports, was next with a short conversation that spread a slight smile across Elliott's face.

On Sunday, four drivers all vye to be given the label as the best in NASCAR, as they hit the asphalt at Phoenix Raceway with the NASCAR Cup Series Championship on the line. After a wild race at Martinsville last Sunday, four drivers were able to punch their ticket into the Championship 4. What makes the final race so exciting is that points from the first three rounds do not carry over in to the final race. What: NASCAR Cup Series ChampionshipWho: NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs (Championship 4)When: Sunday, November 7Time: 3:00 p.m. ETWhere: Phoenix Raceway (Avondale, Arizona)Channel: NBCStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), DirecTV StreamCheck out full NASCAR standings and results here

Chase Elliott was supposed to be the star during his season as both NASCAR's reigning champion and its most popular driver.

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Alex Bowman was the only driver celebrating after NASCAR set its championship four — and he's not even racing for the title.

Kyle Larson has only heard stories about the late Ricky Hendrick, the son of his team owner who was killed 17 years ago in a plane crash on the way to a NASCAR race.

Tensions are high at every level of NASCAR as its grueling, 11-month season enters the home stretch with three weeks remaining to crown three series champions.

Tensions are high at every level of NASCAR as its grueling, 11-month season enters the homestretch with three weeks remaining to crown three series champions. All eyes had been on feuding drivers Chase Elliott and Kevin Harvick, but NASCAR last week demanded the they knock it off — a directive that sucked all the drama out of what could have been a nail-biting rivalry capable of derailing Elliott's shot at a second consecutive Cup Series title. Are drivers taking too many risks trying to make it to the championship round?

The first driver in NASCAR's championship four is the one everyone else was already expecting to race for the Cup title in the season finale.

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