Chase Briscoe Powers to Victory in 2025 Southern 500
In a thrilling conclusion, Chase Briscoe held off Tyler Reddick to clinch his second consecutive Southern 500 title.
In a dominant performance, Chase Briscoe secured his victory at the Cook Out Southern 500, edging out Tyler Reddick in a nail-biting finish. Briscoe commanded the race by leading 309 out of 367 laps, marking his fourth win in his Cup career and making history by becoming the first driver to win back-to-back Southern 500 races for two different teams.
“There at the end, that was way harder than it needed to be,” Briscoe remarked post-race, reflecting on the pressure from Reddick. “It’s so cool to win two Southern 500s in a row. This is my favorite race of the year … Great way to start our playoffs, and man that was a lot of fun.”
The race saw notable challenges early on, including multiple incidents involving playoff contenders, heightening the stakes for the drivers.
Top Finishers:
- #19 - Chase Briscoe
- #45 - Tyler Reddick
- #43 - Erik Jones
- #42 - John Hunter Nemechek
- #16 - A.J. Allmendinger
- #23 - Bubba Wallace
- #11 - Denny Hamlin
- #8 - Kyle Busch
- #77 - Carson Hocevar
- #17 - Chris Buescher
The playoff standings also shifted with Denny Hamlin gaining a significant advantage over his competitors.
