Chase Briscoe fends off Kyle Larson to win NASCAR Cup race in Las Vegas
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Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Chase Briscoe secured his first NASCAR Cup Series victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 5, 2026, overcoming significant challenges in the final laps. Briscoe led for most of the race, finishing ahead of Kyle Larson, who crashed into the wall as he pursued victory. Despite Larson's last-lap surge and collision with Tyler Reddick, both drivers crossed the finish line while Reddick secured third place. Briscoe's win allowed him to sweep all three race stages, earning maximum playoff points and climbing to sixth in The Chase standings. Denny Hamlin, who had been second in standings, struggled and finished 16th without scoring stage points.
- •Briscoe led for 175 laps in the 1.5-mile race.
- •Larson hit the wall and collided with Reddick on the final lap.
- •Reddick managed to finish third despite spinning off track.
- •Briscoe's victory is his first in Las Vegas.
- •Hamlin, a playoff contender, finished 16th and received no stage points.
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"During a dramatic final run, Chase Briscoe had to fend off several challengers and navigate numerous lapped cars, but he held on to take the NASCAR Cup Series win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. As Briscoe won, Kyle Larson in second slammed the wall behind him. Tyler Reddick hit the rear of Larson and spun through the infield grass. Somehow, both drivers managed to cross the finish line without ...Keep reading
"Chase Briscoe earned his seventh career NASCAR Cup Series win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, crossing the line 1.3 seconds ahead of Kyle Larson, but there's a lot more to the story than that. On the final lap, Larson crashed into the wall at the exit of Turn 4, collecting Tyler Reddick in the process. Somehow, Larson limped across the line in second and Reddick spun through the infield grass ...Keep reading
"LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chase Briscoe held off a last-lap charge from points leader Kyle Larson to win the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Briscoe swept all three stages on the 1.
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External links- ESPNOct 5, 2026, 2:03 AMBriscoe fends off Larson's last-lap surge to win in Las Vegas
chase Briscoe held off a last-lap charge from points leader Kyle Larson to win the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 1:37 AMNASCAR takeaways: Chase Briscoe hangs on during wild Las Vegas trip
One week after giving up a late lead at Kansas, Chase Briscoe hung on during NASCAR's trip to Las Vegas, beating Kyle Larson and Tyler Reddick.
- Motorsport.comOct 5, 2026, 1:03 AMOfficial race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup Las Vegas II
Chase Briscoe earned his seventh career NASCAR Cup Series win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, crossing the line 1.3 seconds ahead of Kyle Larson, but there's a lot more to the story than that. On the final lap, Larson crashed into the wall at the exit of Turn 4, collecting Tyler Reddick in the process. Somehow, Larson limped across the line in second and Reddick spun through the infield grass ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 1:03 AMOfficial race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup Las Vegas II
Briscoe led 175 of 267 laps, holding off several challengers in the closing laps
- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 1:02 AMWhat Cup drivers said after Las Vegas win by Chase Briscoe
The Joe Gibbs Racing driver reversed his fortunes from last week, holding off Kyle Larson for the victory.
- Motorsport.comOct 5, 2026, 12:50 AMChase Briscoe wins Las Vegas NASCAR Cup as Larson and Reddick crash across finish line
During a dramatic final run, Chase Briscoe had to fend off several challengers and navigate numerous lapped cars, but he held on to take the NASCAR Cup Series win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. As Briscoe won, Kyle Larson in second slammed the wall behind him. Tyler Reddick hit the rear of Larson and spun through the infield grass. Somehow, both drivers managed to cross the finish line without ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 12:45 AMChase Briscoe fends off Kyle Larson’s last-lap surge to win in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chase Briscoe held off a last-lap charge from points leader Kyle Larson to win the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Briscoe swept all three stages on the 1.
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