Larson crashes on last lap, finishes second, Reddick third at Las Vegas
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 2:05 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Kyle Larson and Tyler Reddick experienced a dramatic last lap at the NASCAR Cup race on October 5, 2026, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Larson charged from fourth to second but crashed into the wall just before the finish line. Reddick, caught in the ensuing wreck, managed to spin through the infield and crossed the finish line on pit road, securing third place. Despite the crash, both drivers retained their positions due to the timing of the incident. Larson had battled back from difficulties earlier in the race, including a lap down, while Reddick overcame alternator issues.
- •Kyle Larson finishes second after crashing on the last lap.
- •Tyler Reddick spins but maintains third place.
- •Larson recovered from being a lap down earlier in the race.
- •Reddick dealt with alternator issues before the final run.
- •Both drivers avoided losing positions despite the wreck.
- 2:05 AMMotorsport.com — Kyle Larson, Tyler Reddick react to wild last-lap wreck that cost them nothing
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Larson, Tyler Reddick react to wild last-lap wreck that cost them nothing
"No one can say Kyle Larson didn't give it his all in Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He charged from fourth to second in the closing laps, and smashed into the wall on the final lap. Tyler Reddick was collected in the melee, but somehow, neither lost any positions. Larson was ripping the top, trying to pull off a similar feat to his protégé Corey Day in Saturday's NASCAR ...Keep reading
"Larson did all he could to try and win in his Kyle Busch tribute scheme, but slammed the wall just seconds away from the checkered flag
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 5, 2026, 2:05 AMKyle Larson, Tyler Reddick react to wild last-lap wreck that cost them nothing
No one can say Kyle Larson didn't give it his all in Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He charged from fourth to second in the closing laps, and smashed into the wall on the final lap. Tyler Reddick was collected in the melee, but somehow, neither lost any positions. Larson was ripping the top, trying to pull off a similar feat to his protégé Corey Day in Saturday's NASCAR ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 2:05 AMKyle Larson, Tyler Reddick react to wild last-lap wreck that cost them nothing
Larson did all he could to try and win in his Kyle Busch tribute scheme, but slammed the wall just seconds away from the checkered flag
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