- The Chase just tightened — six drivers sit within 56 points of Kyle Larson as the field heads to Talladega, an elimination race that will make next weekend huge.
- Tyler Reddick snapped a 23-race winless streak with a Phoenix victory and suddenly has momentum heading into the closing stretch.
- Larson endured a brutal Phoenix (blown tire, 34th) but still leads; watch contenders like Ryan Blaney, Joey Logano and Briscoe who could flip the standings at Talladega.
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