The Latest: Blaney wins opening stage of NASCAR Cup race

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Latest on the NASCAR Cup Series race near Phoenix (all times local):

2:20 p.m.

Kyle Busch led the field under caution to win the second stage of the NASCAR Cup Series race at ISM Raceway, and now will aim for his 199th career win in its top three series.

Busch also won the Xfinity race near a day earlier.

Clint Bowyer was second in the stage, followed by Kevin Harvick, Martin Truex Jr. and Denny Hamlin.

The yellow flag flew with three laps left in the stage when Alex Bowman had a tire problem that sent his No. 88 Chevrolet into the Turn 2 wall.

Continue on The Latest: Blaney wins opening stage of NASCAR Cup race on Fox Sports.

+ Read more articles on Fox Sports