The clocks fell back, the crowds gathered, and the stage was set. NASCAR's 75th anniversary celebration has officially ended with the final race of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix Raceway. The final race of the season will mark Kevin Harvick's final NASCAR race ahead of retirement.
With Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Kyle Larson, and William Byron ready to settle the scores in the finale, who will be crowned this season's champion?
Beginning with the first stage, William Byron is making an early lead over Kevin Harvick while Ryan Blaney, while at 10th place, plans some bold moves ahead. As William Byron won Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Kevin Harvick charging through the lead while Christopher Bell's championship hopes ended in shambles due to mechanical failures and Ross Chastain shocked the crowd by taking the lead. As Chris Buescher wins Stage 2, the finale is nothing more of an upset for the three remaining title fighters as Ross Chastain's lead did make them look easy. Even a caution-triggering spin by the #8 didn't help them stop the #1 car.
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Ross Chastain spoiled the finale with a win but with Ryan Blaney leading the Championship 4 title bout, the #12 is officially the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Champion.
Chastain's upset win, Blaney crowned champion, and mission complete for Kevin Harvick's final NASCAR campaign. What a finale it is.
This is the end of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series. See you in Daytona this February for the 2024 season!
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