Chevrolet sweeps top six spots at Talladega under Larson's lead
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 5:02 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026

At Talladega on October 28, Chevrolet achieved a significant feat by sweeping the top six positions in the NASCAR Cup Series. Kyle Larson's victory marked his first-ever win at a superspeedway, extending his championship lead to 73 points. Chevrolet accomplished this sweep with drivers from five different race teams, a rare achievement since their last similar performance in 2013. This win bolsters Larson's position as he looks to secure the championship title in the upcoming races.
- •Kyle Larson wins his first superspeedway race.
- •Chevrolet drivers finish 1st through 6th at Talladega.
- •Larson's championship lead increases to 73 points.
- •The last similar Chevrolet sweep occurred in 2013.
- •Five different race teams contributed to the sweep.
- 5:02 AMMotorsport.com — Chevrolet's 1st through 6th sweep at Talladega was its first since 2013
- 5:02 AMYahoo Sports — Chevrolet's 1st through 6th sweep at Talladega was its first since 2013
"At Talladega, Chevrolet got exactly what they wanted as Kyle Larson's five-point advantage in the championship ballooned up to +73pts after his first-ever superspeedway win. Chevrolet drivers also managed to sweep the top six positions, and most impressively, did so with five different race teams. The manufacturer hasn't finished 1st through 6th in a Cup race since Phoenix Raceway in November ...Keep reading
"Six Chevy drivers from five different teams accomplished something not seen in any Cup race in almost 13 years
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 28, 2026, 5:02 AMChevrolet's 1st through 6th sweep at Talladega was its first since 2013
At Talladega, Chevrolet got exactly what they wanted as Kyle Larson's five-point advantage in the championship ballooned up to +73pts after his first-ever superspeedway win. Chevrolet drivers also managed to sweep the top six positions, and most impressively, did so with five different race teams. The manufacturer hasn't finished 1st through 6th in a Cup race since Phoenix Raceway in November ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 5:02 AMChevrolet's 1st through 6th sweep at Talladega was its first since 2013
Six Chevy drivers from five different teams accomplished something not seen in any Cup race in almost 13 years
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