Christopher Bell wins Southern 500, surges to second place after NASCAR playoff opener
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What happened
Bell moved from sixth place to second, just 12 points behind leader Denny Hamlin, after the first of 10 playoff races.
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Timeline
- First appeared on The AthleticThe Athletic
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