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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says Kyle Larson’s 49-Point Lead Is Far From Safe

Kyle Larson leads the Chase by 49 points with four races left. Dale Earnhardt Jr. says that is not enough, and he named the tracks where rivals can strike.

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 5:48 PM
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says Kyle Larson’s 49-Point Lead Is Far From Safe
Key Things to Know
  • Dale Earnhardt Jr. stated Kyle Larson's 49-point Chase lead is far from secure with four races remaining.
  • Earnhardt believes the points cushion is much smaller than it appears following recent title-race turbulence.
  • Larson finished 34th at Phoenix Raceway after a blown front right tire caused a crash into the wall.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Dale Earnhardt Jr. believes Kyle Larson's 49-point lead in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase is far from safe heading into the season's closing stretch. While Larson maintains his position atop the standings, Earnhardt argues that the gap is smaller than it appears with four races left.

The warning follows a difficult Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway for Larson, who suffered a 34th-place finish after a flat front right tire sent his No. 5 Chevrolet into the wall. Meanwhile, Tyler Reddick earned his sixth win of the season, significantly tightening the championship race.

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