Chase Briscoe Wins Pocono, Secures NASCAR Playoff Spot

Chase Briscoe secured his first win of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season at The Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway, locking in a playoff spot and moving up to ninth in the points standings. Denny Hamlin finished second, returning to third place in the championship, while William Byron maintained the points lead despite a 27th-place finish. Kyle Larson narrowed Byron's lead in the regular-season standings with a seventh-place finish, intensifying the competition as nine races remain before the playoffs. Several drivers, including Cole Custer and Carson Hocevar, struggled at Pocono, with Custer falling further from playoff contention. Power rankings following the race highlighted Briscoe's rise as well as challenges for drivers like Tyler Reddick and Ross Chastain, who both faced setbacks. Hendrick Motorsports leads the Owner Standings, with Joe Gibbs Racing and Team Penske also strong contenders as the regular season progresses.