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Kyle Larson leads NASCAR points after Bristol; Hocevar and Blaney in altercation

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Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Kyle Larson leads NASCAR points after Bristol; Hocevar and Blaney in altercation
Summary

The NASCAR race at Bristol concluded with Joey Logano securing his third victory of the season, elevating him to third in points. Larson takes the top spot in the standings, just ahead of Denny Hamlin. Carson Hocevar and Ryan Blaney made headlines after a post-race altercation, igniting discussions about Hocevar's aggressive driving style. Josh Berry continues to perform well, achieving his seventh top-10 finish in the last eight races. NASCAR faces potential changes in team dynamics, with speculation about Dodge's return to the Cup Series.

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  • •Joey Logano wins at Bristol, his third race of 2026.
  • •Kyle Larson leads the NASCAR points standings.
  • •Carson Hocevar and Ryan Blaney involved in a physical confrontation.
  • •Josh Berry finishes sixth for his seventh top-10 in eight races.
  • •Speculation grows on Dodge's potential return to the Cup Series.
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  • 2:26 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR review after Bristol dust clears. Kyle Larson leads points, Carson Hocevar is 1-0
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Carson Hocevar and Ryan Blaney dominated the Bristol post-race headlines, but we also have a new points leader and a "big four."

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