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Kyle Larson struggles with 34th place finish at Phoenix Raceway

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Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Kyle Larson struggles with 34th place finish at Phoenix Raceway
Summary

Kyle Larson suffered a disappointing 34th place finish at Phoenix Raceway on October 20, 2026, due to a flat tire that forced him into the wall. This performance followed a six-week stretch of impressive results in the NASCAR playoffs, where Larson had an average finish of 2.83 across the prior races. Tyler Reddick won the race, his sixth victory of the season, while Ryan Blaney and Chase Elliott finished second and third, respectively. Larson retains a slim 5-point lead over Christopher Bell in the standings as the series moves to Talladega next week, where he aims to rebound.

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  • •Larson finished 34th at Phoenix Raceway after a tire issue.
  • •Tyler Reddick captured his sixth win of the season.
  • •Larson remains 5 points ahead of Christopher Bell in playoff standings.
  • •Three races remain in the NASCAR playoffs.
  • •Toyota won the Manufacturers’ Championship with 18 wins this season.
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  • 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Larson finally stumbles in NASCAR’s championship. Was it just a bad day or sign of serious trouble?
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Six weeks of excellence in NASCAR’s playoffs had disappeared in the span of a few miserable hours in the desert.

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