NASCAR Championship Standings
Kyle Larson has strengthened his position in the NASCAR Round of 8 after a second-place finish at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Thanks to 19 stage points, Larson is now 35 points above the elimination point, with two races remaining before the Championship 4 is set.
- Kyle Larson led 129 laps and finished second at Las Vegas.
- William Byron needs to make up 15 points on the cutline over the next two races.
- Chase Elliott is 23 points back from the cutline heading into Talladega.
Larson's strong performance has bolstered his playoff chances, while his Hendrick Motorsports teammates still have work to do to secure their spots.
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Author's summary: Larson strengthens playoff position.