When the first stage period concluded on Lap 70, Blaney captured his fifth Cup stage victory of the 2026 season. During the pit stops, Gibbs endured a slow pit service and rejoined the track in 28th place. Following the pit stops, Blaney exited pit road first ahead of Logano, Larson, Chastain and Wallace. Following the pit stops, Blaney exited pit road first ahead of Bell, Chastain, Gibbs, Hamlin and Briscoe. Meanwhile, Logano was mired in 21st place and Wallace was in 16th place while Bell, Chastain, Gibbs, Hamlin and Allmendinger were in the top six, respectively.