All the Action from Indy: Brickyard 400 Full Results and Takeaways

Bubba Wallace had waited a long time for this. Through the chaos of restarts, looming clouds, and fuel concerns, he stood tall at Indianapolis. The Brickyard 400 Presented by PPG ended in dramatic fashion Sunday, with Wallace holding off a surging Kyle Larson to grab his first crown-jewel victory—and a guaranteed spot in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. Wallace’s win, his third career Cup triumph, snapped a winless drought and added his name to one of the sport’s most legendary venues.

Key Highlights

• Bubba Wallace wins the Brickyard 400 after two overtime restarts.

• Victory locks Wallace into the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.

• Rain delay with 6 laps to go forces dramatic finish.

• Wallace ends 100-race winless streak dating to 2022.

• Ty Gibbs wins $1 million In-Season Challenge bonus.

Wallace Seals Career-Defining Victory

Bubba Wallace scored the biggest win of his Cup career on Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, securing the Brickyard 400 in a two-overtime thriller. He took control after pitting on Lap 119 and surged to the front when Ryan Blaney made his final stop on Lap 142. With a lead of more than five seconds, Wallace appeared untouchable until a sudden rain shower forced a yellow with six laps remaining.

As the clouds cleared, Wallace lined up alongside Kyle Larson for the first attempt at overtime. He edged Larson off Turn 1, only for a crash on the backstretch to extend the race again. Still on track and short on fuel, Wallace repeated the feat, holding Larson at bay after taking the white flag and ultimately crossing the line just 0.222 seconds ahead.

“Oh, my gosh, I’m just so proud of this team,” Wallace said. “That adrenaline rush is crazy, ’cause I’m coming off that right now – and I’m worn out.” – Bubba Wallace

Afterward, Wallace celebrated with his wife Amanda and son Becks in front of the Indianapolis crowd, marking a personal and professional milestone. He became the first Black driver to win at the Brickyard since its inaugural NASCAR event in 1994.

Overtime Strategy and Rain Shake Up the Race

Fuel strategy played a major role in Wallace’s victory. When the rain hit on Lap 154, it put pressure on pit crews to make a call—pit for gas or gamble. Wallace stayed out. It paid off.

Larson, who finished runner-up, conceded there wasn’t much more he could have done in the final two restarts. Both times, Wallace launched cleanly from the inside lane and controlled the turn entry. Larson admitted Wallace had the preferred position and that made passing nearly impossible.

“There’s nothing you can do here to pass, so, no, I don’t really think there was anything I could do differently,” – Kyle Larson

The overtime drama wasn’t the only twist. Denny Hamlin, Wallace’s team co-owner, crashed during qualifying and had to start at the rear in a backup car. He rallied to finish third, showcasing speed and resilience from the No. 11 team.

Full Race Results and Standings Shifts

Behind the leaders, Ryan Preece earned a strong fourth-place finish, but still sits 42 points below the playoff cut line. Brad Keselowski was fifth, with Todd Gilliland, Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Alex Bowman, and Carson Hocevar rounding out the top 10.

Austin Cindric led a race-high 40 laps, but dropped to 15th after the final restarts. Chase Briscoe, the pole winner, led 34 laps but slipped back to 18th. William Byron, who restarted third in the final overtime, ran out of fuel and fell to 16th.

The result tightens the regular-season championship battle. Byron now trails Chase Elliott by four points, with Larson 15 points back in third. Just four races remain before the postseason field is set.

“To win here at the Brickyard, knowing how big this race is… to set that all aside is a testament to these people here on this 23 team,” – Bubba Wallace

Ty Gibbs Takes $1M, Buescher and Briscoe Head to R&D

One subplot that wrapped up at Indy was the NASCAR Cup Series’ In-Season Challenge, which awarded $1 million to the best-performing driver across designated races. Ty Gibbs claimed the bonus by finishing 21st, beating Ty Dillon’s 28th-place result. Though the margin looks slim on paper, Dillon’s three-lap deficit made the battle less competitive than it appeared.

“One million is a lot of money, so I’m going to donate $10,000 to whichever charity Ty Dillon wants to give to,” – Ty Gibbs

Post-race inspection went smoothly with no issues found. NASCAR officials confirmed Wallace’s victory and selected two cars for further analysis at the R&D Center: Chris Buescher’s No. 17 Ford (14th) and Chase Briscoe’s No. 19 Toyota (18th).

The Brickyard’s physical toll was evident in the attrition. A total of 11 drivers failed to finish, including Ross Chastain, Austin Dillon, Erik Jones, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

News in Brief: 2025 Brickyard 400 Full Results

Bubba Wallace won the Brickyard 400 in a dramatic overtime finish at Indianapolis, locking himself into the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs and ending a 100-race winless streak. Wallace led 30 laps and held off Kyle Larson after a late rain delay forced two overtime restarts. Denny Hamlin finished third after starting from the rear, and Ty Gibbs secured the $1 million In-Season Challenge bonus. Post-race inspection confirmed Wallace’s win, with Buescher and Briscoe’s cars sent to the R&D center.

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