NASCAR results for Charlotte race, full finishing order

May 25, 2026 - 06:39

Sunday night's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway delivered a marathon of attrition, strategy, and late-race drama. Christopher Bell emerged victorious, steering his Toyota Camry to the checkered flag after 400 grueling laps. The win marked Bell's third victory of the 2024 season and solidified his standing as a top contender for the championship.

The race was far from straightforward. A series of cautions shuffled the field repeatedly, and tire management became the defining factor as the night wore on. Bell, driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, took the lead on a restart with fewer than 30 laps to go and held off a charging field. He crossed the finish line ahead of William Byron, who secured a solid second-place finish for Hendrick Motorsports. Tyler Reddick rounded out the top three, giving Toyota a strong showing at the front.

Further down the finishing order, several playoff hopefuls struggled. Denny Hamlin, who led early, faded late due to handling issues and finished outside the top ten. Kyle Larson, the defending winner of this event, faced an early setback with a pit road penalty and could only manage a mid-pack result. The full finishing order reflects a night where clean execution mattered more than raw speed, with Bell's team making the right calls when it counted most.