Jeff Gordon praises Kyle Larson's resilience for strong finish in Las Vegas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 1:49 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Kyle Larson achieved a second-place finish at Las Vegas Motor Speedway amid significant challenges, including a mid-race pit stop that cost him a lap due to car issues. After starting sixth, Larson struggled with an ill-handling No. 5 Chevrolet but managed to recover thanks to strategic calls from crew chief Cliff Daniels. The strong performance is part of a recent surge for Larson, who has finished in the top two in four consecutive races. His confidence is growing, and he now leads the points standings by 40 over Denny Hamlin as the season progresses.
- •Kyle Larson finishes second in Las Vegas despite mechanical issues
- •He fell a lap down early but regained his position
- •Larson has four top-two finishes in the last four races
- •Jeff Gordon compares Larson's resilience to racing legends
- •Larson leads the points standings by 40 over Denny Hamlin
- 1:49 AMYahoo Sports — Jeff Gordon RAVES About Kyle Larson’s Comeback at Las Vegas
"Hendrick Motorsports’ legend compares the No. 5 team to NASCAR icons after a resilient runner-up finish proves that overcoming mid-race mechanical chaos is the hallmark of championship contenders
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