Chase Briscoe secured a second-place finish at Sonoma Raceway on Sunday, advancing to the next round in the In-Season Challenge. He finished behind Shane van Gisbergen, who won the event.
What happened at Sonoma?
Chase Briscoe put up a strong fight, but van Gisbergen's dominant performance earned him the win. Briscoe's second-place finish was impressive, given the challenging road course.
Who advances to Round 2?
Briscoe is joined in the next round by 15 other drivers, including Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, and Kyle Larson. The field is set for a competitive Round 2 at Chicagoland Speedway.
What comes next for Chase Briscoe?
Briscoe will face off against Ty Gibbs in the next round, a matchup that promises to be exciting. Gibbs had a strong performance at Sonoma, winning both stages and finishing third.
Chase Briscoe's performance at Sonoma was notable, given his ability to navigate the road course. He finished 12th at the road course last year, so this result is an improvement.
Matchup of the week
The matchup between Kyle Larson and William Byron is also one to watch, as both drivers are looking for their first win of the season. Larson has a momentum advantage, with five top fives in the last six races.
The In-Season Challenge continues this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway, with the Round 2 matchups set. Chase Briscoe will look to build on his strong performance at Sonoma and advance to the next round.
Briscoe's finish at Sonoma was his best of the season so far, and he will look to carry that momentum into the next round. His matchup against Ty Gibbs will be a tough one, but he has the skills to come out on top.
The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Chicagoland Speedway for the first time in seven years, and the In-Season Challenge will be a major part of the event. Chase Briscoe and the other drivers will be looking to make a strong impression and advance to the next round.
The event at Chicagoland Speedway will be broadcast on TNT Sports, truTV, HBO Max, MRN Radio, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, starting at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday. Fans can tune in to watch Chase Briscoe and the other drivers in action.