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Phoenix Raceway (Avondale, Ariz.) — Christopher Bell finished second at Charlotte a week ago and left fuming. He finished fourth Sunday at Phoenix and left hopeful. That’s what The Chase will do to drivers. It'll make them stew over missed opportunities. Then it will make them feel thankful when they can capitalize on another driver’s misfortune. The bottom line is Bell sits just five points behind Kyle Larson with three […]

The Chase field certainly tightened up after Phoenix. And now there are more drivers who can feel better about their chances at winning the title. Here’s a look at how I view their chances, as six drivers sit within 56 points of leader Kyle Larson heading into the Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway. This is the eighth race of the 10-race Chase, which will finish with trips at Martinsville and […]