Cup Series Recap: 2022 Ambetter 301 (New Hampshire Motor Speedway)
Christopher Bell wins with an impressive run from 260 to 301, showcasing his consistency. Chase Elliott showed stability, staying in second. Bubba Wallace also performed solidly, finishing third.
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Christopher Bell took the win after a solid bonanza of final laps. Starting in the fifth spot, Bell maintained an impressive average running position of 6.50 and achieved a net gain rating of 2.82. His consistency was demonstrated through a remarkable run of leading laps from 260 to 301, concluding with the victory. This performance was well ahead of the competition.
Chase Elliott, starting second, finished where he began. He recorded an average running position of 4.46, closely matching Bell's stability. Elliott took control from lap 247 to 259 before Bell took over. Bubba Wallace, starting fourth and finishing third, presented a solid performance with an ARP of 5.85 and a net gain rating of 1.17. Despite holding the lead for significant periods, Martin Truex Jr. was relegated to fourth, his ARP of 3.48 suggesting a spoiled race due to a late caution.
Kevin Harvick rounded out the top five, starting at tenth and finishing fifth with an ARP of 5.37 and a net gain rating of 2.99. Notable efforts like those from Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez showed that gains can often turn into wild runs up the field, evidenced by their respective jumps from first and nineteenth starting positions to finish eighth and ninth. Cautions played a significant role in the race, impacting drivers like Joey Logano, who experienced a notable drop to 24th despite an ARP of 5.85.