Daniel Suarez boosted his Chase chances after winning the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte on May 24.
Suarez held off Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell on multiple restarts before rain forced the end of the race with 27 laps to go. The driver of the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet moved up to 10th in the points standings.
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Austin Cindric’s early-crash DNF was impactful around the Chase cutoff, as was a multi-car crash in the final stage that forced Chase Briscoe and Ryan Preece out of the race. Briscoe picked up important stage points but still lingers near 16th.
Tyler Reddick remains the points leader.
Here’s the updated NASCAR Cup Series points standings:
RACE RESULTS: Who won NASCAR Charlotte race? Winner is Daniel Suarez, plus full results
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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: A general view of fans at the Kyle Busch (RCR) merchandise hauler on the midway prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: A general view of fans at the Kyle Busch (RCR) merchandise hauler on the midway prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: A detail view of a sign notifying guest “All Diecast Are Sold Out” at the Kyle Busch (RCR) merchandise hauler on the midway prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: Crew members prepare the #33 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet, driven by Austin Hill after the passing of Kyle Busch in the garage area prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: A detail view of a sign notifying guest a portion of merchandise sales will benefit the “Bundle of Joy Fund” at the Kyle Busch (RCR) merchandise hauler on the midway prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: Brad Paisley performs onstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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See the Kyle Busch tributes from Coca-Cola 600 along with best racing photos
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: Brad Paisley performs onstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: A young NASCAR fans sits on the steps of the #8 hauler after Kyle Busch passed away suddenly at the age of 41, prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: Crew members push the #33 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet, driven by Austin Hill after the passing of Kyle Busch, through the garage area prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: NASCAR fans pose with a photograph of Kyle Busch who passed away suddenly at the age of 41, prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Krista Jasso/Getty Images)
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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: A general view of a photograph of Kyle Busch who passed away suddenly at the age of 41, at the #88 hauler prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Krista Jasso/Getty Images)
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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: NASCAR fans view the #33 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet, driven by Austin Hill after the passing of Kyle Busch, on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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See the Kyle Busch tributes from Coca-Cola 600 along with best racing photos
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: A general view of fans at the Kyle Busch (RCR) merchandise hauler on the midway prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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See the Kyle Busch tributes from Coca-Cola 600 along with best racing photos
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: NASCAR fans view the #33 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet, driven by Austin Hill after the passing of Kyle Busch, on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: Crew members prepare the #33 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet, driven by Austin Hill after the passing of Kyle Busch in the garage area prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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See the Kyle Busch tributes from Coca-Cola 600 along with best racing photos
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: Crew members push the #33 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet, driven by Austin Hill after the passing of Kyle Busch, onto the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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See the Kyle Busch tributes from Coca-Cola 600 along with best racing photos
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: Crew members push the #33 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet, driven by Austin Hill after the passing of Kyle Busch, onto the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: A general view of the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade UH-60 Blackhawk aerial demonstration prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: Crew members of the #33 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet, driven by Austin Hill after the passing of Kyle Busch, wait on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: A crew members of the #33 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet, driven by Austin Hill after the passing of Kyle Busch, and a NASCAR Official shake hands on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: NASCAR Chief Executive Officer Steve O’Donnell embraces Kyle Busch’s mother, Gaye Busch during the remembrance ceremony for Kyle Busch, who passed away suddenly at the age of 41, his father, Tom Busch (L) brother, NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch and Lyda Moore on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: A NASCAR fan displays a #8 flag during the remembrance ceremony for Kyle Busch, who passed away suddenly at the age of 41, from the grandstands prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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NASCAR points standings, Cup Series points update after Charlotte race
Unofficial after Charlotte
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Tyler Reddick 620 points, +332 to 17th place
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Austin Cindric -15 behind 16th
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John Hunter Nemechek -103
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