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Kyle Larson Leads NASCAR Championship
Larson extends championship lead after five Chase races.
In brief
Larson extends championship lead after five Chase races. Kyle Larson leads NASCAR Cup Series by 40 points after five Chase races, with Denny Hamlin trailing. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Larson leads NASCAR Cup Series
Kyle Larson has turned a 55-point deficit into a 40-point championship lead in five Chase races.
Larson's recent performance
He swept both stages, collected the fastest-lap bonus, and passed Chase Briscoe with seven laps remaining to win.
Larson's championship lead
Larson left Kansas with a 26-point lead after moving ahead by just one at Bristol.
Hamlin's Las Vegas race
Hamlin spun from fourth with three laps remaining, damaging his splitter and finishing 16th.
Larson's approach to pressure
Larson dismissed media pressure to focus on championship defense, saying they’ve done a good job maximizing their race.
Charlotte race preparation
Larson needs to find his rhythm at Charlotte, where the track is bumpy and slick.
Hamlin's next challenge
Hamlin needs a win at Charlotte to reduce the 40-point gap to Larson.
What matters most
Kyle Larson leads NASCAR Cup Series by 40 points after five Chase races, with Denny Hamlin trailing.
