He becomes the first driver since 2018 to win two of the first three races of the season. Said Bell: “It's amazing to be sitting here with … 10 playoff bonus points. We're in a pretty good spot right now.

How Christopher Bell's overtime win at the Ambetter 400 impacted the NASCAR Cup Series standings, securing his playoff position.

The win puts Bell on the NASCAR playoffs grid just two races into the season, setting up his shot at redemption after he narrowly missed out on the Championship 4 a year ago despite having arguably the best statistical season in Cup -- and he also earns his first win in a superspeedway-style race.