Chase Briscoe Wins NASCAR Race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
The No. 19 driver led 175 of 267 laps to secure victory following his recent fourth-place finish in Kansas.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Motorsports
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Chase Briscoe secured a victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, dominating the field by leading the majority of the race. Briscoe clinched the win by holding off Kyle Larson in a performance that saw him sweep both race stages.
Why it matters
The win highlights a sharp turnaround for Briscoe, who recently rebounded from a wall-contact incident and a fourth-place finish at Kansas Speedway. The result also puts a spotlight on his working relationship with crew chief James Small.
Briscoe led 175 of the 267 total laps at the speedway to claim his victory. This result follows his fourth-place finish at Kansas Speedway just two weeks earlier.
The players
Chase Briscoe
The NASCAR driver who secured the victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
James Small
The crew chief who has worked with Briscoe for two seasons.
Kyle Larson
The driver who competed against Briscoe for the win in Las Vegas.
The details
Briscoe and his crew chief, James Small, successfully executed their strategy after two seasons of working together. Small noted that his high-intensity communication style is tailored to Briscoe, who the crew chief claims prefers direct accountability. The victory keeps the team in high spirits following a difficult outing at Kansas Speedway where Briscoe hit the wall.
Timeline
Two weeks prior to October 23, 2026: Briscoe finished fourth at Kansas Speedway.
October 2026: Chase Briscoe won the race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Beyond the Strip
This win marks a significant recovery for Briscoe, placing him back at the front of the pack within the momentum patterns of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series playoff schedule. It follows a volatile performance at Kansas that tested the team's resilience.
Fans who attended the event saw Briscoe claim victory after he led 175 laps of the race. The win serves as a major rebound for the team following their recent performance at Kansas Speedway.
The takeaway
Briscoe's ability to sweep both stages indicates the team has found a rhythm, even with a high-intensity communication approach. Watch for how this level of accountability impacts his performance in the upcoming final races of the season.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by EssentiallySports.
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