William Byron finishes seventh at Kansas Speedway amid difficult Chase
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 4:55 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
William Byron finished seventh in a strong performance at Kansas Speedway on September 28, 2026, starting from eighth. He consistently stayed near the front, scoring points in both stages, finishing seventh in Stage 1 and sixth in Stage 2. Despite his performance, Byron's championship hopes grew more challenging, as he remains 12th in the Chase standings with 2,124 points, 158 behind leader Kyle Larson, who won the race with maximum points. Byron’s results keep him on the lead lap throughout the race but highlight the growing gap in the Chase.
- •Byron finishes seventh at Kansas Speedway after starting eighth.
- •He earns points in both stages, placing seventh and sixth respectively.
- •Kyle Larson wins the race, increasing his points lead in the Chase.
- •Byron remains 12th in the Chase standings, 158 points behind Larson.
- •The performance puts Byron's championship hopes in a more difficult position.
- 4:55 AMYahoo Sports — William Byron posts strong run at Kansas amid dreadful Chase in 2026
"William Byron posted a strong run at Kansas Speedway despite a dreadful Chase during the 2026 NASCAR season.
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