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Kyle Larson’s 2.2 average finish is turning Cup Series Chase into a rout

Kyle Larson didn’t win the battle on Sunday night at Las Vegas Motor Speedway but Kyle Larson and Cliff Daniels took a tremendous step towards winning the war with how they rallied in the South Point Casino 400.Despite an awful…

By Matt Weaver · Motorsport.com

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 3:16 AM

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Matt Weaver argues Kyle Larson's exceptional playoff consistency is turning the NASCAR Cup Series championship battle into a rout.
Larson rallied from a lap down to finish second at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Larson extended his championship points lead to 40 points over Denny Hamlin.

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Kyle Larson and crew chief Cliff Daniels mounted an impressive comeback to finish second in the South Point Casino 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Despite falling a lap down early due to handling adjustments, Larson rallied to extend his championship points lead to 40 over Denny Hamlin at the halfway mark of the playoffs.

Motorsport writer Matt Weaver highlights that Larson's dominant playoff performance is reminiscent of Jimmie Johnson's historic championship runs. Meanwhile, title contenders Hamlin, Christopher Bell, and Ryan Blaney all suffered various setbacks during the race, further widening Larson's advantage.

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Kyle Larson’s 2.2 average finish is turning Cup Series Chase into a rout

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