NASCAR results, Chase points standings after Talladega

Kyle Larson has opened a 73-point lead with two races remaining in the season.

By Nate Ryan · Yahoo Sports

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 2:41 AM

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Kyle Larson won his first career race at Talladega to expand his Chase standings lead to 73 points.
Larson could potentially wrap up his third NASCAR Cup Series title at Martinsville Speedway.
The victory was Larson's 35th career win and his third victory in the past seven races.

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Kyle Larson earned his first career NASCAR victory at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, taking a major step toward securing his third Cup Series championship. Larson surged from 11th to first during the closing laps in the No. 5 Chevrolet to claim his 35th career victory and his third win over the past seven races.

Larson expanded his Chase points lead to 73 points over Denny Hamlin with two races left in the season, putting him in position to potentially clinch the title at Martinsville Speedway. William Byron finished in second place, followed by Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ross Chastain, and Cole Custer.

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