Kyle Larson dominates at Kansas, sets laps-led record and extends Chase lead
Kyle Larson led a track-record 235 laps at Kansas Speedway, swept both stages, recorded the fastest lap and collected the maximum 76 points in his second 2026 victory and second win in The Chase, extending his points lead to 26 points.
Kyle Larson and the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet controlled the race at Kansas Speedway, leading a track-record 235 laps, winning both stages and posting the fastest lap. The performance produced the maximum 76 points available, marked Larson’s second victory of 2026 and his fourth career Kansas win, and left him with a 26-point advantage in The Chase.
Larson and the No. 5 team will head to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the South Point 400 on Sunday, Oct. 4 (5:30 p.m. ET on USA). HendrickCars.com said Larson will carry a special tribute paint scheme honoring the late Kyle Busch for that weekend as the Cup Series continues its postseason run with six races remaining.
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