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Blaney ends Reddick's streak to give Team Penske a Phoenix weekend sweep
Ryan Blaney completed a Team Penske sweep at Phoenix Raceway by winning the Cup Series race on Sunday
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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Ryan Blaney won the Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday, denying Tyler Reddick a fourth consecutive win to start the NASCAR season. Blaney had to overcome several tire problems to take the lead with 10 laps remaining and seal his 18th career victory. The win completed a Team Penske sweep at Phoenix, with Josef Newgarden winning the IndyCar race on Saturday.
Why it matters
Blaney's victory ended Reddick's impressive streak to start the season and gave Team Penske a clean sweep of the weekend's racing at Phoenix Raceway. The win was also the first this season for Ford after Reddick's Toyota-powered 23XI Racing team had won the first three races.
The details
Blaney had to come from the back of the field multiple times after dealing with tire issues, but he was able to chase down Ty Gibbs and take the lead with 10 laps remaining. Christopher Bell finished second, followed by reigning Cup champion Kyle Larson and Ty Gibbs.
- Blaney took the lead with 10 laps remaining in the 312-lap race.
The players
Ryan Blaney
The winner of the Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway, giving Team Penske a weekend sweep after Josef Newgarden's IndyCar victory on Saturday.
Tyler Reddick
The driver of the 23XI Racing Toyota who had won the first three races of the 2026 NASCAR season before finishing eighth at Phoenix.
Team Penske
The racing team that swept the weekend at Phoenix Raceway, with Blaney winning the Cup Series race and Newgarden taking the IndyCar victory.
Ty Gibbs
The Joe Gibbs Racing driver who led a race-high 176 laps before finishing fourth.
Christopher Bell
The Joe Gibbs Racing driver who finished second, leading 176 laps but losing out on the win due to a different pit strategy.
What they’re saying
“Just perseverance. We had a couple mistakes that we learned from, got better, had to come from the back a couple times. It's cool to win, especially after a day like that. Can't say enough about the (team) for keeping their head down and doing what they do.”
— Ryan Blaney (The Associated Press)
“You win some, you lose some. This one stings, but on the positive side, I'm really proud of our entire team. It's something to build on. It was a day that we needed.”
— Christopher Bell (The Associated Press)
“It would have been nice to make it four. Scored the fourth-most amount of points on the day… solid day. If we're not going to win, these are the kind of days we need to have.”
— Tyler Reddick (The Associated Press)
What’s next
The Cup Series will race next at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday. Josh Berry is the defending race winner, while Denny Hamlin won at Las Vegas last fall.
The takeaway
Blaney's victory ended Reddick's impressive streak to start the season and gave Team Penske a clean sweep of the weekend's racing at Phoenix Raceway, showcasing the team's strength across both NASCAR and IndyCar competitions.
