Catching Larson in the NASCAR Chase has to start at track where ‘I suck’

Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell must capitalize the next two weeks…

By Matt Weaver · Yahoo Sports

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 8:55 PM

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Kyle Larson faces heightened pressure at Talladega Superspeedway as his NASCAR Cup Series Chase lead tightens.
Tyler Reddick earned his sixth victory of the 2026 season by winning at Phoenix Raceway.
Larson's 44-point championship advantage shrank considerably heading into the final three races.

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Kyle Larson faces increased competition in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase as the championship battle moves to Talladega Superspeedway. Following Tyler Reddick's victory at Phoenix Raceway, Larson's previous 44-point championship advantage has significantly narrowed with just three races remaining in the season.

Contenders such as Christopher Bell, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, and Joey Logano remain in pursuit ahead of the YellaWood 500. Drivers face unpredictable racing conditions at Talladega, where potential multi-car incidents could further disrupt the tight postseason standings.

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