Kyle Larson rallies from a lap down to finish second in Las Vegas

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Kyle Larson rallies from a lap down to finish second in Las Vegas
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Larson Admits Las Vegas Race Could Have Gone Very Differently
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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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