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Christopher Bell’s Crew Chief Drops Brutal Reality Check on Championship Hopes

A 67-point gap is not something a crew chief can talk his way around. With one race left in 2026, Adam Stevens has run the numbers on the No.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 4:37 PM
Christopher Bell’s Crew Chief Drops Brutal Reality Check on Championship Hopes
Key Things to Know
  • Crew chief Adam Stevens delivered a reality check regarding Christopher Bell's 67-point championship deficit heading into the finale.
  • Kyle Larson clinched his third career NASCAR Cup Series championship after finishing fourth in Stage 1 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
  • Christopher Bell finished second in the final 2026 NASCAR Cup Series standings behind Larson.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Christopher Bell's crew chief, Adam Stevens, acknowledged the near-impossible odds facing the No. 20 team ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Facing a daunting 67-point deficit with only one race remaining in the season, Stevens noted that the numbers left virtually no room to maneuver in their pursuit of the title.

Ultimately, Kyle Larson locked up his third career Cup Series championship by securing a fourth-place finish in Stage 1 at Homestead. Ryan Blaney won the finale by passing Tyler Reddick late in the race, while Bell concluded his 2026 campaign finishing second in the final championship standings.

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