Ryan Blaney climbs to fifth at Kansas but remains behind in Chase standings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 4:20 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Ryan Blaney finished fifth at Kansas Speedway after starting in 25th due to canceled qualifying. He gained 20 positions and completed all 267 laps, moving from 10th after Stage 1 to seventh in Stage 2. Despite the strong performance, Blaney remains 91 points behind championship leader Kyle Larson, who had a dominant race. Blaney's finish keeps him in contention as the Chase progresses towards its conclusion, with six races left.
- •Blaney started the race 25th due to weather-related cancellations.
- •He completed all 267 laps and gained 20 positions.
- •Blaney is fifth in the Chase standings with 2,191 points.
- •He is 91 points behind leader Kyle Larson.
- •There are six races left in the Chase season.
- 4:20 AMYahoo Sports — Ryan Blaney faces major Chase points gap despite rebound at Kansas
"Ryan Blaney faces a major points gap in the Chase after the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway.
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