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Bell on Vegas loss: "I feel like that was my moment"
Christopher Bell, who had a strong performance starting from the pole position, was in pursuit of race leader Kyle Larson in the final stages of the NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Despite closing the gap within one second with ten laps to go and making a final push on the last lap, Bell came up just 0.082 seconds short of the win. This second-place finish secured Larson’s spot in the Championship 4 and left Bell in the lower points bracket, with the danger of being eliminated from championship contention with only two races left in the semifinal round. Bell expressed frustration, feeling that this was his moment to advance to the final four but fell short. He acknowledged that he gave it his all and doesn’t believe there was anything more he could have done. Bell’s team recognizes the missed opportunities they have encountered throughout the season and aimed to avoid relying on must-win situations in the playoffs. However, they remain optimistic, as Bell is currently just two points below the transfer line, giving them a fighting chance to advance to the Championship 4.
Source: motorsport