Chris Buescher struggles at Kansas, falls in Chase standings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 5:10 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Chris Buescher finished 23rd at Kansas, starting from the 12th position. The RFK Racing driver ended Stage 1 in 14th but struggled to maintain pace, falling one lap behind Kyle Larson. With only 14 points earned, Buescher sits 15th in the Chase standings, 186 points behind Larson. After losing 62 points to Larson in this race, Buescher's path to the title has narrowed significantly as he seeks to avoid being the last driver in standings with six races left in the season.
- •Buescher started the Kansas race in 12th place.
- •He finished the race in 23rd, one lap down.
- •Buescher entered the race trailing in the Chase standings.
- •He earned only 14 points, now sitting at 2,096 total points.
- •Only Daniel Suárez ranks below him among the 16 championship contenders.
- 5:10 AMYahoo Sports — Chris Buescher fighting to not become last driver in Chase standings
"Chris Buescher is fighting to not become the last driver in the Chase standings during the 2026 season.
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