Kyle Larson wins at World Wide Technology Raceway, shakes up Cup Series standings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 11:54 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Kyle Larson secured victory in the NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway, marked by 18 caution flags and multiple incidents. Denny Hamlin maintained his points lead with a ninth-place finish. Larson's win propelled him to second in the standings, just nine points behind Hamlin. Christopher Bell and Ryan Blaney dropped in rankings due to late-race crashes, while Chase Elliott and Chase Briscoe also suffered setbacks. The Cup Series continues with the Bass Pro Shops Night race at Bristol on September 19.
- •Kyle Larson wins the race, his first of the season.
- •Denny Hamlin stays in the points lead despite a ninth-place finish.
- •Christopher Bell slips to third after a mid-race crash.
- •Ryan Blaney drops to fourth following a brake issue.
- •Next race is scheduled for September 19 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
- 11:54 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Cup Series Chase Standings Rile Up After World Wide Technology Raceway
"Update on the NASCAR Cup Series points standings after World Wide Technology Raceway.
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