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Blaney Clinches Victory at Phoenix, Completes Dominant Penske Showing

Ryan Blaney secured the Cup Series checkered flag at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday, delivering Team Penske a clean sweep of the event. The victory ended Tyler Reddick's winning streak at the desert circuit.

Team Penske's dominance came to full fruition at Phoenix Raceway when Ryan Blaney crossed the finish line first in Sunday's Cup Series race, putting the final touches on an impressive performance by the powerhouse squad.

The win proved significant for Blaney, as it halted Tyler Reddick's streak of success at the venue. With this triumph, Penske cemented its position as the team to beat, showcasing the organization's competitive strength as the 2026 season progresses.

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Article B5.16.1

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Finishing Procedure

Chapter: B5

In Simple Terms

The chequered flag is waved at the finish line when the race leader completes the full required distance. This flag signals the official end of the race or sprint session. Once it's shown, the race is over regardless of where other cars are on track.

Chequered flag marks the official end of a race or sprint session
The flag is shown at the Line (finish line) when the leader completes the full distance
The race ends immediately when the flag is shown to the leader
This applies to both Sprint races and regular Races

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A chequered flag will be the end-of-session signal and will be shown at the Line as soon as the leading Car has covered the full distance in accordance with the applicable regulations for a Sprint or a Race.

chequered flagfinish linerace endsprint sessionfull distance

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