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Kyle Larson wins at Gateway, moves to second in NASCAR playoffs

3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 11:36 PM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Kyle Larson wins at Gateway, moves to second in NASCAR playoffs
Summary

Kyle Larson secured victory at World Wide Technology Raceway on September 13, 2026, marking his first Cup Series win in 51 races. This success comes during the second race of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, significantly altering the championship dynamics. Larson's win elevates him to second in the playoff standings, showcasing his potential as a serious contender going forward. He had previously struggled to finish races but executed a strong performance amidst challenging conditions.

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By the Numbers
  • •Kyle Larson won at World Wide Technology Raceway on September 13, 2026.
  • •This is Larson's first Cup Series victory in 51 races.
  • •The win moves him to second in the playoff standings.
  • •Larson's performance demonstrated strong race management against competition.
  • •This was the second race of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.
Latest Updates
  • 11:49 PMMotorsport.com — Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup at Gateway
  • 11:36 PMMotorsport.com — Kyle Larson wins mad Gateway Cup race after 18 cautions, two red flags, and double overtime
  • 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Larson Was Always This Good. Gateway Just Let Him Prove It Again.
  • 11:25 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Larson is Atop NASCAR Once Again
What they're saying
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Kyle Larson ended a 51-race winless streak Sunday at WWT Raceway (Gateway), collecting his 33rd career victory. However, the race will be remembered for an absurd number of cautions and non-stop chaos throughout. The race featured 18 cautions, a record for both the entire history of racing at Gateway and the 2026 season. The race was also slowed by two red flags in the final stage, ending in ...Keep reading

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Sunday’s NASCAR Cup race at WWT Raceway descended into a chaotic contest featuring 18 cautions and two red flags. For the first time since attempting the 2025 Indy 500/Coke 600 double, Kyle Larson returned to Victory Lane, winning his 33rd career race and his first in 51 starts. The race featured 18 cautions, a record for both WWT Raceway and the entire 2026 season. There were also two red ...Keep reading

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Kyle Larson Just Changed the Championship Fight at Gateway Oh, my. Kyle Larson is back in Victory Lane. After 51 races without a Cup Series victory, Larson finally snapped the drought Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway. And he could not have picked a better time. Larson won the second race of the NASCAR Cup…

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