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Kyle Larson's Chase Gain After Vegas Race
Larson turns lap loss into second-place finish despite wall crash.
In brief
Larson turns lap loss into second-place finish despite wall crash. Kyle Larson gained 14 points in NASCAR's South Point 400 after a lap loss and wall collision, now leading the Chase by 40 points. Originally reported by Autoweek.
Larson's Race Start
Kyle Larson started the South Point 400 in second place but lost a lap early due to a pit stop for his right-front wheel.
Larson's Lap Loss
Larson pitted on lap 33 for 26 seconds, leaving him 30th and a lap down, but regained the lap during the first caution period.
Larson's Stage 1 Finish
Larson finished Stage 1 in 23rd after regaining the lap during the first caution period.
Larson's Stage 2 Progression
Larson started Stage 2 in 18th and finished the stage in 10th, gaining ground through the field.
Larson's Final Stage
Larson started the final stage in ninth and finished third with 30 laps remaining, gaining 14 points on Denny Hamlin.
Larson's Wall Collision
Larson slammed the wall and bounced into Tyler Reddick on the final lap, finishing 1.376 seconds behind Chase Briscoe.
Larson's Post-Race Comments
Larson said his car improved as the race progressed but track position was 'so difficult' and he gained 14 points on Denny Hamlin.
Reddick's Third Place
Tyler Reddick finished third after overcoming alternator issues, gaining five points despite a slow pit stop.
Penske's Top-10 Finishes
All three Penske teams secured top-10 finishes, with Austin Cindric leading twice for 33 laps and finishing fourth.
Cindric's Performance
Cindric cited his team's good notebook for strong performances on 1.5-mile tracks, leading twice for 33 laps.
Blaney's Race Experience
Ryan Blaney felt decent in the South Point 400 but lost spots after the third stage, finishing fifth.
Logano's Lucky Finish
Joey Logano finished tenth after his rear gear was smoking hot, allowing him to secure a top-10 finish.
What to remember
Kyle Larson gained 14 points in NASCAR's South Point 400 after a lap loss and wall collision, now leading the Chase by 40 points.
