Photos: Christopher Bell celebrates 2026 Southern 500 win
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Christopher Bell is a Cook Out Southern 500 winner! He held off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Ty Gibbs to earn his first victory of the 2026 season and start his Chase presented by Mobil 1 journey on a high note.
See the best photos from Bell's celebration with the No. 20 team at Darlington Raceway.
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Christopher Bell performs a burnout after winning the crown-jewel Southern 500 -- snapping a near year-long winless drought to start the 2026 Chase.
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Christopher Bell bows on top of the No. 20 at the start/finish line.
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Christopher Bell (left) hugs wife Morgan at the start/finish line.
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Always thinking of you, Rowdy.
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Christopher Bell celebrates in grand fashion to start The Chase.
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Soak it all in, Christopher!
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Champagne earned for Bell!
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Christopher Bell poses for photos in Victory Lane with the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing team.
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Smiling hard in Victory Lane after starting The Chase the best way a championship contender can.
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Christopher Bell adds his first win sticker of 2026 above the door of the No. 20 Toyota.
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Southern 500 runner-up Ty Gibbs congratulates and hugs his JGR teammate in Victory Lane.