Winners and losers from a riveting NASCAR Cup race in San Diego
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Key Points:
- Corey Heim secured his first NASCAR Cup win at Naval Base Coronado, driving a part-time car for 23XI Racing, which has committed to giving him a full-time ride in 2027.
- Shane van Gisbergen crashed during a restart, scored only one point, and dropped out of the Chase, now needing a strong performance in the final road course to stay in contention.
- Bubba Wallace overcame a two-lap penalty caused by a loose wheel to finish second, helping 23XI Racing achieve a 1-2 finish and boosting his Chase hopes.
- Tyler Reddick suffered significant setbacks in the championship battle after losing the lead and cutting a tire in a late-race clash with Heim, reducing his points lead to just eight.
- Ryan Preece had a strong points day by collecting 19 stage points, moving back inside the top 16 in the standings, while Christopher Bell struggled with mechanical issues and a recent injury, falling outside the top ten.
