Kyle Larson climbs to fourth in NASCAR Cup Series standings before Sonoma
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:20 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Kyle Larson is currently fourth in the NASCAR Cup Series points standings as he prepares for the Sonoma race this summer. After strong performances in the last five races, including four top-5 finishes, Larson has shown significant speed in his No. 5 car. He is 180 points behind the leader, Tyler Reddick, and with nine races remaining, he aims to improve his standing as the season progresses. Hendrick Motorsports has seen improvements after initial struggles due to changes made to the car's body early in the season.
- •Larson finished fourth in points after the San Diego race.
- •He achieved four top-5 finishes in his last five races.
- •Larson is 180 points behind leader Tyler Reddick.
- •Nine races remain in the 2026 Cup Series regular season.
- •Hendrick Motorsports has improved performance following early season challenges.
- 4:20 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Larson climbing points standings ahead of Sonoma in 2026
"Kyle Larson is climbing the NASCAR Cup Series points standings ahead of the race at Sonoma Raceway in 2026.
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