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Kyle Larson sets Next Gen car wins record with Talladega victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 11:19 PM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Kyle Larson sets Next Gen car wins record with Talladega victory

Summary

Kyle Larson secured his 19th win in NASCAR’s Next Gen car at Talladega on October 25, surpassing Denny Hamlin. Larson's victory came from 11th place in the final lap of overtime, where he edged William Byron by 0.041 seconds. This win marks Larson's first career victory at a superspeedway and his third win in the 2026 season, bringing his career total to 35 Cup wins. With two races remaining, Larson aims to clinch his third championship as he prepares for the next race at Martinsville.

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By the Numbers

•Larson breaks tie with Hamlin for most Next Gen wins.
•Victory at Talladega came from 11th place in overtime.
•Larson's career Cup wins total rises to 35.
•He can clinch the championship at Martinsville with a win.
•Two races remain in the 2026 NASCAR Cup season.

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11:19 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Larson Reaches Impressive Milestone After Talladega Win

What they're saying

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Kyle Larson's Talladega win was his 19th in the Next Gen car, breaking a tie with Denny Hamlin for the most wins since the car debuted in 2022.
— Yahoo Sports

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