Briscoe get Playoff Win
DARLINGTON, SC – August 31, 2025 – Anthony Holbrook
The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs opened Sunday, August 31, 2025, for the Cook Out Southern 500 the 1.366-mile of Darlington Raceway is set to host the playoff opener traditionally known as the Southern 500.
Cook-Out Southern 500 Recap:
Stage 1
Josh Berry’s qualifying efforts begins to bottom out after Stage 1 flag is waved green. Berry’s attempt to correct issue will be the center of conflict on the opening lap. Tyler Reddick, Kyle Bush and surrounding drivers will fall victim of Josh Berry’s accident. Chase Briscoe controls the pace as Berry’s accident unveiled in his rear-view mirror.
Teammate Bubba Wallace and Denny Hamlin additional attempt to real in Briscoe lead. Both drivers will come up short as Chase Briscoe separates himself from assailants as Stage 1 ends.
Chase Briscoe wins Stage 1 at Darlington comfortably reminding the competition of his potential.
Cook-Out Southern 500 Results:
Stage 1
1. Chase Briscoe
2. Tyler Reddick
3. Denny Hamlin
4. Ross Chastain
5. Bubba Wallace
6. Kyle Larson
7. Christopher Bel
8. Austin Cindric
9. John Hunter Nemechek
10. Ryan Blaney
Cook-Out Southern 500 Recap:
Stage 2
Stage 2 restart finds an aggressive Denny Hamlin edging to the front in his attempt to navigate the race as competitors fall in line. Within 15 laps, Chase Briscoe sharpshoots under Denny Hamlin to reclaim his position to lead the field.
A decisive caution flag on Lap 203 sends Cody Ware behind the pit wall after cutting a tire.
Chase Briscoe stint at the front endures a final caution as Cup Champ Ryan Blaney spins in the closing finale.
After Caution reseated, Chase Briscoe dials in Tyler Reddick to complete a final obstacle on his way to entertain Stage 2 honors.
Cook-Out Southern 500 Results:
Stage 2
1. Chase Briscoe
2. Tyler Reddick
3. Erik Jones
4. Kyle Larson
5. AJ Allmendinger
6. Ross Chastain
7. Bubba Wallac
8. John Hunter Nemechek
9. Ryan Preece
10. William Byron
Cook-Out Southern 500 Recap:
Final Stage
Tyler Reddick and Chase Briscoe battle and exchange ranking at the front as the early laps unfold in the final Stage.
Chase Briscoe takes advantage of the opportunity to utilize clean air while leading the field during halfway mark of final Stage.
Derek Kraus’ caution slows down the field and ends any hope for his prosperous finish on lap 312.
Tyler Reddick ‘s Bass Pro Toyota attempts to ‘real in’ Chase Briscoe in the closing lap fell short of his expectations.
Chase Briscoe tames ‘The Lady in Black’ dominating 309 of 367 scheduled laps to advance into the Championship Playoff Field of 12.
Darlington Raceway Results
August 31, 2025
NASCAR Cup Series
(Cook Out Southern 500)
Pos | Driver
1. Chase Briscoe
2. Tyler Reddick
3. Erik Jones
4. John Hunter Nemechek
5. AJ Allmendinger
6. Bubba Wallace
7. Denny Hamlin
8. Kyle Busch
9. Carson Hocevar
10. Chris Buescher
11. Ross Chastain
12. Austin Cindric
13. Zane Smith
14. Noah Gragson
15. Brad Keselowski
16. Ryan Preece
17. Chase Elliott
18. Ryan Blaney
19. Kyle Larson
20. Joey Logano
21. William Byron
22. Ty Gibbs
23. Austin Dillon
24. Cole Custer
25. Daniel Suarez
26. Todd Gilliland
27. Justin Haley
28. Riley Herbst
29. Christopher Bell
30. Ricky Stenhouse Jr
31. Alex Bowman
32. Shane van Gisbergen
33. Michael McDowell
34. Ty Dillon
35. Timmy Hill
36. Derek Kraus
37. Cody Ware
38. Josh Berry
NASCAR CUP SERIES PLAYOFF STANDINGS
(After Darlington 8/31/25)
Race 1 of 3 in Round of 16
Pos | Driver | Wins | Points
1. Chase Briscoe | 1 Win
2. Denny Hamlin | +43
3. Kyle Larson | +38
4. Tyler Reddick | +35
5. William Byron | +25
6. Bubba Wallace | +25
7. Ryan Blaney | +22
8. Ross Chastain | +21
9. Austin Cindric | +12
10. Christopher Bell | +11
11. Chase Elliott | +9
12. Shane van Gisbergen | +3
— Cutline (Bristol) —
13. Joey Logano | -3
14. Austin Dillon | -8
15. Josh Berry | -19
16. Alex Bowman | -19
The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs of Elimination will continue Sept. 07, 2025, for the Enjoy Illinois 300 400 hosted by World Wide Technology Raceway:
3:00 p.m. ET
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