Kyle Larson rallies from 11th to first for NASCAR win at Talladega
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Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Kyle Larson achieved his first NASCAR Cup Series victory at Talladega on October 25, 2026, moving from 11th to first on the final lap. This win marks his third during the Chase, expanding his points lead significantly from five to 73 over Denny Hamlin. The race was crucial for Larson, who sought redemption after a disappointing previous finish. With just two races remaining this season, Larson's commanding lead poses a strong advantage heading into the concluding events.
- •Larson moves from 11th to first on the last lap in Talladega.
- •This victory is Larson's third in the current Chase.
- •He increases his points lead to 73 over Denny Hamlin.
- •Only two races remain in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.
- •Larson aims to capitalize on this momentum after a prior poor performance.
- 12:06 AMESPN — Larson extends points lead with first NASCAR win at Talladega after last-lap scramble
- 11:11 PMRacer — Larson's wild last lap lands him Talladega victory and potential third Cup Series championship
- 11:02 PMMotorsport.com — Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Talladega II
"The maximum amount of points a driver can score in a single Cup race is 76, and Kyle Larson will leave Talladega with a 73-point advantage ... and just two races to go. Larson earned his third win of the Chase in an impressive 11th to 1st drive on the final lap, taking what was a five-point lead over Christopher Bell entering the day and turning it into a 73-point lead over Denny Hamlin ...Keep reading
"Kyle Larson turned in one of the most dramatic victories of his two-time NASCAR Cup Series championship career, going from 11th place to Victory Lane on the final lap of overtime to win Sunday’s YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
"Desperate for a rebound after his worst finish of the Chase, Kyle Larson expanded his points lead by a wide margin with a breathtaking rally from 11th to first on the final lap Sunday at Talladega.
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External links- ESPNOct 26, 2026, 12:06 AMLarson extends points lead with first NASCAR win at Talladega after last-lap scramble
Desperate for a rebound after his worst finish of the Chase, Kyle Larson expanded his points lead by a wide margin with a breathtaking rally from 11th to first on the final lap Sunday at Talladega.
- RacerOct 25, 2026, 11:11 PMLarson's wild last lap lands him Talladega victory and potential third Cup Series championship
Kyle Larson turned in one of the most dramatic victories of his two-time NASCAR Cup Series championship career, going from 11th place to Victory Lane on the final lap of overtime to win Sunday’s YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
- Motorsport.comOct 25, 2026, 11:02 PMComplete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Talladega II
The maximum amount of points a driver can score in a single Cup race is 76, and Kyle Larson will leave Talladega with a 73-point advantage ... and just two races to go. Larson earned his third win of the Chase in an impressive 11th to 1st drive on the final lap, taking what was a five-point lead over Christopher Bell entering the day and turning it into a 73-point lead over Denny Hamlin ...Keep reading
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