# Chase Briscoe Returns to NASCAR Title Race

> Chase Briscoe closes gap to Kyle Larson with two wins, now fourth in standings.
- Title: Chase Briscoe Returns to NASCAR Title Race · Autoweek
- Summary: Chase Briscoe closes gap to Kyle Larson with two wins, now fourth in standings. Chase Briscoe erased a 58-point deficit to Kyle Larson with two consecutive…
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- Source: Autoweek — https://autoweek.com/racing/nascar/a74103933/chase-briscoe-suddenly-back-in-nascar-title-fight
- Author: Deb Williams
- Published: 2026-10-12T01:38:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chase briscoe, kyle larson, nascar cup series, jimmy small, chase, nascar, racing, bank of america 400, cars, sports
## Briscoe erases deficit
Chase Briscoe has erased a 58-point deficit to standings leader Kyle Larson with two consecutive victories.

> I think we’ve got to step on their throats while we can
## Crew chief James Small
Crew chief James Small said they can’t let up, adding they must step on their throats while they can.

> I’m not going to let off the throttle pedal right now
## Briscoe’s racing style
Briscoe described himself as a silent assassin who puts his helmet on and stays quiet.

> He puts his helmet on and he’s silent, but he’s like a silent assassin
## Bank of America 400 finish
Briscoe beat Christopher Bell by a nose in Sunday’s Bank of America 400 after a tire corded in closing laps.

> What an amazing run we’ve been on
## Tire corded issue
Briscoe’s right front tire was cording, causing him to be in traffic with Bell closing fast.

> All of a sudden I just noticed my car just quit turning
## Final lap finish
Briscoe finished 0.029 seconds ahead of Bell after a drag race off the fourth turn.

> I just caught that pack of lapped cars and with the right front starting to cord
## Briscoe’s respect for Bell
Briscoe said Christopher Bell is the most respectful guy in the garage and he won’t wreck him.

> Of all the people that I could have raced against there to the line, Christopher is the most respectful guy in the garage
## Joe Gibbs’ reaction
Team owner Joe Gibbs said his blood pressure increased and heartbeat accelerated during the close race.

> That’s always when I’m the most nervous, when a couple of our cars are up front
## Key takeaway

Chase Briscoe erased a 58-point deficit to Kyle Larson with two consecutive victories, jumping to fourth place in NASCAR’s title race with four races remaining.