Christopher Bell, who finished second, expressed disappointment despite leading most of the race, emphasizing that a win was crucial for playoff safety.

Joey Logano clinched his spot in the Championship 4 by winning the Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, marking his sixth appearance in the championship race.

His victory was achieved through strategic fuel mileage management, allowing him to finish despite running low on gas.

Logano's path to victory was unexpected, as he was initially eliminated from the playoffs but was reinstated after Alex Bowman's car failed post-race inspection.

Bell's strong performance earned him 19 stage points, placing him 42 points above the cutline with two races remaining in the Round of 8.

Daniel Suarez finished third and felt he had a chance to win if he had better track position late in the race.

William Byron achieved a fourth-place finish, extending his streak to four consecutive top-four finishes and is currently 27 points above the cutline.

Defending champion Denny Hamlin had a challenging race due to pit road errors but managed to finish eighth, while Kyle Larson overcame early issues to finish 11th.

Tyler Reddick, the regular-season champion, faced a significant setback after rolling his car in an early multi-car crash, jeopardizing his title chances.

The next race in the Round of 8 is set for Homestead-Miami Speedway, where seven playoff contenders will compete for three remaining spots.

Bell's second-place finish at Las Vegas was notable as he led 155 laps, reinforcing his strong position in the playoff standings.

Alex Bowman finished fifth, showcasing a strong playoff performance with four top-10 finishes in seven races despite earlier disqualification issues.