Christopher Bell opened the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase with a statement at Darlington Raceway. Oddsmakers apparently took notice.

Bell enters Sunday’s Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway as the betting favorite, sitting at +400 in the latest odds. Ryan Blaney and Denny both follow at +500.

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Joey Logano (+850) and defending Cup Series champion Kyle Larson (+900) round out the five shortest prices on the board.

The Enjoy Illinois 300 is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. ET on USA Network. It is the second race of NASCAR’s 10-race Chase and the fifth Cup Series event held at the 1.25-mile Illinois oval.

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