But as long as we're stuck with the playoffs for now, here are a couple things to watch for over the next few weeks.

Chase Briscoe made a big statement in NASCAR's opening playoff race at Darlington. DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Chase Briscoe made a big statement Sunday night with his second straight Southern 500 victory ...

Chase Briscoe has Darlington figured out, winning the Southern 500 for the second straight year. Team Hendrick, however, ...

Shane van Gisbergen struggles at Darlington Southern 500, facing issues, strategy setbacks, and playoff pressure in NASCAR’s 2025 season.

Chase Briscoe was a trendy pick to go on a deep run in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Those who believed in Briscoe were proven right after his dominant performance in Sunday’s Southern 500 at ...

Josh Berry’s playoff hopes took a hit with a lap-one crash at Darlington, while Chase Briscoe secured a dominant Southern 500 victory over Tyler Reddick.

From 1985 to 2024, seven drivers had managed to lead more than 200 laps in a Southern 500, but only one of them went on to win: Kevin Harvick in 2014.

Chase Briscoe held off Tyler Reddick at Darlington Raceway on Sunday night to win the Southern 500 for the second straight year and advance to the second round of the NACAR Cup Series playoffs.

Chase Briscoe dominated the opening race of the NASCAR playoffs, taking the checkered flag in the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.

After a dominant Southern 500 win to make it two-in-a-row in the crown jewel, Chase Briscoe has stamped himself as the Cup title favorite.

Chase Briscoe celebrated with his son Brooks in victory lane after winning the Southern 500 but other drivers left Darlington ...

Chase Briscoe (19) climbs out of his car as his son Brooks, top, waves the checked flag in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in ...