Kyle Busch finished fifth at COTA, frustrated by a late caution that affected tire strategy and cost him a higher position.

Kyle Busch's strong bid to end a nearly two-year Cup Series skid ended with a fifth-place run in Sunday's race at Circuit of The Americas.

Kyle Busch and Christopher Bell rekindled their COTA rivalry on Sunday but this time, it was Busch who self-admittedly played the “butthead.” Last year, Busch was sent spinning after Bell went for a dive-bomb move,

Kyle Busch has won 63 times in the NASCAR Cup Series during his distinguished career, but not since June 4, 2023. Busch nearly snapped his 59-race Cup Series drought on Sunday, finishing fifth at the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas.

The drivers, the Fox broadcast team and fans were confused early in the race around the 2.33-mile track when multiple drivers, including the early race leader Shane van Gisbergen repeatedly cut the corner on Turn 6 without penalty. Busch, who’s never been known for sugarcoating what’s on his mind, didn’t when asked about Turn 6 after the race.

Kyle Busch talks about the contact with Christopher Bell that changed the complexion of the closing laps at COTA.

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Kyle Busch did not seem dejected after sacrificing a potential win at the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix. Busch fell short after leading for a race-high 42 laps, but was in good mood during the post-race interviews.

Kyle Busch talks about his disappointing loss after leading late at COTA in 2025. Find out what Busch said about his fifth-place finish!