Kyle Larson rallies from a lap down to finish second in Las Vegas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 7:33 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Kyle Larson finished second in the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 5, 2026. After struggling with an ill-handling Chevrolet and falling a lap down due to a pit stop, Larson benefited from a timely caution that allowed him to rejoin the lead lap. He closed in on leader Chase Briscoe, ultimately settling for second place despite a strong late push. Larson's strong recovery demonstrated the resilience of his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team, which continues to perform well in the postseason.
- •Larson struggled early, falling a lap down after a lengthy pit stop.
- •A crucial caution enabled Larson to get back on the lead lap.
- •He finished behind Chase Briscoe and ahead of Tyler Reddick.
- •The No. 5 car featured a special Kellogg’s paint scheme honoring Kyle Busch.
- •This race highlights Larson's championship potential despite early challenges.
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Larson Admits Las Vegas Race Could Have Gone Very Differently
"Kyle Larson's runner-up finish at Las Vegas hardly tells the full story after the Hendrick Motorsports star went from a lap down to fighting for the win.
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