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Kyle Larson Wins Kansas, Leads Chase by 26 Points

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 2:32 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Kyle Larson won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway, earning 76 points.
Kyle Larson leads the Chase standings with 2,282 points, 26 ahead of Denny Hamlin.
Chase Briscoe remains 120 points behind Larson.
Chase Briscoe believes a championship is possible.
Christopher Bell said he may need three wins in the next six races to stay in contention.

History

Historical Context

Bill France Jr. introduced the Chase for the Cup in 2004, resetting the top ten to 5,050 points. Later revisions expanded the field to 12 drivers in 2007, to 16 with cuts in 2014, and rebranded the format as playoffs in 2017. Today, Kyle Larson leads the Chase with 2,282 points, 26 ahead of Denny Hamlin.

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Story summary

Kyle Larson won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway, earning 76 points.
Kyle Larson leads the Chase standings with 2,282 points, 26 ahead of Denny Hamlin.
Chase Briscoe remains 120 points behind Larson.
Chase Briscoe believes a championship is possible.
Christopher Bell said he may need three wins in the next six races to stay in contention.

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