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Tyler Reddick Wins COTA, Sets Cup Series Record

Tyler Reddick secured a dominant victory at Circuit of the Americas, becoming the first driver in NASCAR Cup Series history to win three consecutive races to start the season.

Despite going winless in 2025, 23XI Racing driver Tyler Reddick clinched a historic sweep at COTA. He led 58 of 95 laps to claim the third consecutive victory of the 2026 season, a feat co-owner Denny Hamlin called "unbelievable" and unlikely to be repeated in a lifetime.

Reddick's road-course mastery outpaced rivals like Shane van Gisbergen and Ross Chastain, who faced mechanical issues. Meanwhile, Alex Bowman exited the race early due to illness.