Ryan Blaney completed a Team Penske sweep on March 8 at Phoenix Raceway.
Blaney held off Christopher Bell to win his first race of the year, winning the Phoenix NASCAR race. It came a day after Hendersonville native Josef Newgarden won the IndyCar race at Phoenix for Penske.
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It marked the first win by a driver not named Tyler Reddick, who won the first three NASCAR Cup Series races of the season.
Here are the unofficial results:
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #7 Freeway Insurance Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Phoenix NASCAR race best photos from Straight Talk Wireless 500
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 zone Jalapeno Lime Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 Fry’s/Artesano/Kraft Ford, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 MINER Docks Doors and More Chevrolet, poses for a photo with a NASCAR fan on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Bob’s Discount Furniture Toyota, poses for a photo with a NASCAR fan on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Competitive eater, Joey Chestnut competes in a hot dog eating contest on the midways prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Phoenix Raceway President Latasha Causey speaks to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America at the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: NASCAR Cup Series driver, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. speaks to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America in his hauler prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Phoenix NASCAR race best photos from Straight Talk Wireless 500
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Michael McDowell, driver of the #71 Delaware Life Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Campers Inn RV Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Noah Gragson, driver of the #4 Straight Talk Wireless Ford, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Campers Inn RV Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 Consumer Cellular Ford, greets fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Competitive eater, Joey Chestnut walks onstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Frank Scott, son of Wendell Scott, walks onstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Noah Gragson, driver of the #4 Straight Talk Wireless Ford, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Anthony Alfredo, driver of the #48 Ally Best Friends Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #7 Freeway Insurance Chevrolet, (L) and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Bob’s Discount Furniture Toyota, attend the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Grand Marshal Patrick Warburton attends the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Frank Scott, son of Wendell Scott, and family are acknowledged at the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Fat Joe (C) shares a laugh with Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Jordan Brand Toyota, (L) and Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Robinhood Toyota, at the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: (L-R) Jadakiss , Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Jordan Brand Toyota, Fat Joe and Noah Gragson, driver of the #4 Straight Talk Wireless Ford, attend the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 Pylon Aviation Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Zane Smith, driver of the #38 Aaron’s Rent To Own Ford, fist bumps a NASCAR fan on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Todd Gilliland, driver of the #34 Long John Silver’s Ford, poses for a photo with a NASCAR fan on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Riley Herbst, driver of the #35 Monster Energy Toyota, (R) and AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Campers Inn RV Chevrolet, sign autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Noah Gragson, driver of the #4 Straight Talk Wireless Ford, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Noah Gragson, driver of the #4 Straight Talk Wireless Ford, (L) and Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, attend the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: A general view of the flyover during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Menards/Quaker State Ford, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
Who won the NASCAR Phoenix race? Winner, race results for the Straight Talk Wireless 500?
1. Ryan Blaney, No. 12Â Team Penske Ford
2. Christopher Bell, No. 20Â Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
3. Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
4. Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
5. Denny Hamlin, No. 11Â Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
6. Bubba Wallace, No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota
7. William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
8. Tyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota
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9. Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
10. Erik Jones, No. 43 Legacy Motor Club Toyota
11. Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
12. Todd Gilliland, No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford
13. Ryan Preece, No. 60 RFK Racing Ford
14. Chris Buescher, No. 17 Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford
15. Brad Keselowski, No. 6 Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford
16. Austin Dillon, No. 3Â Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
17. Kyle Busch, No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
18. Riley Herbst, No. 35 23XI Racing Toyota
19. AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
20. Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
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21. Austin Hill, No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
22. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet
23. Chase Elliott, No. 9Â Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
24. Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet
25. John Hunter Nemechek, No. 42 Legacy Motor Club Toyota
26. Ty Dillon, No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
27. Zane Smith, No. 38Â Front Row Motorsports Ford
28. Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
29. Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
30. Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
31. Joey Logano, No. 22 Team Penske Ford
32. Josh Berry, No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford
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33. Anthony Alfredo, No. 48Â Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
34. Austin Cindric, No. 2Â Team Penske Ford
35. Cole Custer, No. 41 Haas Factory Team Chevrolet
36. Noah Gragson, No. 4 Front Row Motorsports Ford
37. Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: NASCAR Cup results at Phoenix: Ryan Blaney is winner Sunday
