Busch started 34th and finished 10th in the Jack Link's 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.
Analysis:
The veteran driver finally picked up his first Top-10 finish of the 2026 season with a 10th-place result at Talladega. Despite starting near the back, Busch was able to move forward early, finishing 11th in the first stage. He was involved in the big one, but later received the free pass to get back on the lead lap. Next up is Texas, where Busch has four career victories, though he's struggled on intermediates this season, finishing 28th at Las Vegas and 35th at Kansas.
