Christopher Bell ends winning streak at Las Vegas, finishes 12th

Christopher Bell's bid to become the first driver since Jimmie Johnson in 2007 to win four consecutive NASCAR Cup Series races ended in disappointment at Las Vegas. After starting at the back due to technical issues with his #20 Toyota Camry, Bell climbed as high as second but ultimately finished 12th following a pit stop mishap that led to a NASCAR penalty. Despite his struggles, Bell acknowledged the challenges of maintaining race pace after falling back and expressed hope for future races. He remains second in the drivers’ standings, trailing leader Will Byron by 29 points. Bell's previous wins at Atlanta, Circuit of the Americas, and Phoenix had set him on this ambitious streak, aiming to join the ranks of legendary drivers with four consecutive victories. The incident highlights the unpredictable nature of racing and the impact of technical difficulties on performance.