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Tyler Reddick wins NASCAR race in Phoenix

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Tyler Reddick won the NASCAR Cup Series race in Phoenix, claiming his sixth victory of the season after passing Chase Briscoe with 18 laps to go. The 23XI Racing driver finished 0.801 seconds ahead of Ryan Blaney, while overall standings leader Kyle Larson came 34th after a crash, TimesLIVE reports.

Tyler Reddick won the Freeway Insurance 500, a NASCAR Cup Series race held on Sunday at the Phoenix Raceway in Arizona. The 23XI Racing driver secured his sixth win of the season, a series record, according to TimesLIVE.

Reddick passed Chase Briscoe with 18 laps to go and won by 0.801 seconds ahead of Ryan Blaney, who started on pole. He had opted to change only two tyres at his final pit stop before weaving between four cars on the restart. The victory was his first at Phoenix Raceway and the 14th of his NASCAR Cup Series career.

The driver said he had improved his performance at the circuit since his previous visit. He led 18 laps.

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