Bubba Wallace and the No. 23 team are hitting their stride during the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season. Wallace’s eighth-place finish at the Go Bowling at the Glen held at Watkins Glen on Sunday marked his fourth consecutive top-10 finish, matching his career-best streak of consecutive top-10 results.
Matching a Career Milestone with Consistent Performances
Wallace’s current run of four straight top-10 finishes equals the longest streak of his Cup Series career, a feat he previously achieved in 2022. This recent streak includes a seventh-place finish at Dover, a victory at Indianapolis, a sixth-place showing at Iowa, and now the eighth-place result at Watkins Glen. This performance has helped Wallace advance from 13th to 11th place in the regular season standings and secure ninth place on the playoff grid with just two races remaining before the <a href="https://www.big14news.com/nascar/”>NASCAR playoffs begin.
“Bubba Wallace’s 8th place finish at Watkins Glen gives him four Top 10s in a row, which ties the longest Top 10 streak of his Cup career. Wallace last had four consecutive Top 10s between New Hampshire and Michigan back in 2022.” —Steven Taranto, NASCAR Analyst
Breakthrough at Watkins Glen and Playoff Positioning
Sunday’s race also marked Wallace’s best career finish at Watkins Glen, achieving his first top-10 at this New York road course after seven attempts. His recent consistency has positioned him just eight points behind Chris Buescher for a top-10 spot in the overall Cup Series standings. With his win at the Brickyard 400 on July 27, Wallace secured his second career playoff berth, a milestone that adds momentum as the series shifts focus to the upcoming race at Richmond Raceway on Saturday.
Looking Ahead: Potential Career Best Season
Wallace’s sustained performance has earned him double-digit top-10 finishes for the fourth consecutive NASCAR season. With 12 races still on the calendar, he is on track to surpass his personal best of 14 top-10 finishes set in 2024. The continued success of the No. 23 team illustrates their rising competitiveness and Wallace’s determination to build on his achievements and contend deeper into the season.
