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Kyle Larson closes in on NASCAR championship as Hendrick teammate William Byron wins at Martinsville

Kyle Larson salvaged a nearly disastrous Sunday at Martinsville Speedway, putting him on the cusp of his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series championship

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Runner-up Finish at Martinsville Elliott finished second in the Xfinity 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday afternoon.

Impact Elliott started ninth on the grid and battled among the Top 10 all afternoon in the Xfinity 500. The Hendrick Motorsports star didn't lead any laps but he would race up to second-place by the conclusion of stage 2. Elliott would hold onto that good track position over the final stage and chase William Byron all the way to the checkered flag. It was an impressive runner-up finish for the driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Denny Hamlin is the oldest to win pole at Martinsville Speedway, Kyle Larson qualifies third

With his career-best sixth pole position this season, Denny Hamlin made history while trying to put the brakes on Kyle Larson’s potentially historic run in the Chase

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

NASCAR Contender Rankings: Kyle Larson Comfortable At No. 1 After Talladega

Kyle Larson drove away from Talladega with a nice lead over the field for The Chase. Find out who's been eliminated and who's still in conte...

OCTOBER 26 • FOX SPORTS

NASCAR Contender Rankings: Kyle Larson Comfortable At No. 1 After Talladega

Kyle Larson extends Chase points lead with first NASCAR win at Talladega after last-lap scramble

Kyle Larson picked a perfect time for his first NASCAR Cup Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

2026 NASCAR Chase Odds: Ryan Blaney Favored At Talladega; Logano One To Watch

Ryan Blaney is favored to win at Talladega, but Joey Logano could be one to watch this weekend. Here are the latest odds for NASCAR's YellaW...

OCTOBER 25 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NASCAR Chase Odds: Ryan Blaney Favored At Talladega; Logano One To Watch

Chase Elliott Pulls Name Off NASCAR Most Popular Ballot As Nod To Kyle Busch

Chase Elliott withdrew his name from NASCAR's ballot for Most Popular Driver and is encouraging his fans to use their vote for someone else.

OCTOBER 24 • FOX SPORTS

Chase Elliott Pulls Name Off NASCAR Most Popular Ballot As Nod To Kyle Busch

Chase Elliott opts out of NASCAR's Most Popular Driver Award consideration for Kyle Busch

Chase Elliott has opted to remove his name from consideration for NASCAR's Most Popular Driver Award out of respect for the late Kyle Busch

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Larson finally stumbles in NASCAR's championship. Was it just a bad day or sign of serious trouble?

Kyle Larson's Cup Series championship hopes took a hit at Phoenix Raceway after a flat tire led to a 34th-place finish

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

NASCAR Contender Rankings: The Heat Is On Kyle Larson As Drivers Close In

Before Phoenix, Kyle Larson had a comfortable cushion in The Chase. Now, the heat is officially on.

OCTOBER 19 • FOX SPORTS

NASCAR Contender Rankings: The Heat Is On Kyle Larson As Drivers Close In

Reddick wins in Phoenix as NASCAR Cup Series championship tightens after miserable day for Larson

Tyler Reddick earned his sixth win of the NASCAR season at Phoenix Raceway, boosting his position in the Cup Series championship standings

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

2026 NASCAR Chase Odds: Pole-sitter Ryan Blaney Favored For Phoenix

Can Ryan Blaney capitalize on his pole position in Phoenix and get into Victory Lane? Here are the latest odds.

OCTOBER 18 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NASCAR Chase Odds: Pole-sitter Ryan Blaney Favored For Phoenix

Third in Freeway Insurance 500 Elliott finished third in the Freeway Insurance 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday afternoon.

Impact Elliott turned in his best performance in several races with a great effort at the Arizona short track on Sunday. The driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet started 16th on the grid and was soon battling among the Top 10 by the end of stage 1. He would remain there the rest of the way and Elliott would climb inside the Top 5 during stage 3. He would hold off Christopher Bell in the closing laps to secure a strong third-place finish in the Freeway Insurance 500.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

2026 NASCAR Cup Series Title Odds: Kyle Larson Favored; Denny Hamlin Falling

Kyle Larson is now the clear favorite to win The Chase. Is there any hope for Denny Hamlin? Here are the latest odds.

OCTOBER 16 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NASCAR Cup Series Title Odds: Kyle Larson Favored; Denny Hamlin Falling

NASCAR Silly Season Tracker: Daniel Suárez, Cole Custer Secure 2027 Rides

Daniel Suárez and Cole Custer seal their 2027 fates.

OCTOBER 14 • FOX SPORTS

NASCAR Silly Season Tracker: Daniel Suárez, Cole Custer Secure 2027 Rides

NASCAR Contender Rankings: Can Red-Hot Chase Briscoe Make A Run For The Title?

Chase Briscoe has been red-hot over the last two weeks. Were his back-to-back wins enough to move him to the top of NASCAR's contender ranki...

OCTOBER 12 • FOX SPORTS

NASCAR Contender Rankings: Can Red-Hot Chase Briscoe Make A Run For The Title?

2026 NASCAR Chase Odds: Kyle Larson Favored For Charlotte

Kyle Larson is the favorite for NASCAR at Charlotte. Will he build on his lead in The Chase this weekend, or will Denny Hamlin make up groun...

OCTOBER 11 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NASCAR Chase Odds: Kyle Larson Favored For Charlotte

NASCAR Contender Rankings: Kyle Larson Clear Leader As Competitors Dwindle

Kyle Larson's good fortune continued at Kansas, and now, most of his competitors in The Chase are fading into his rearview.

SEPTEMBER 28 • FOX SPORTS

NASCAR Contender Rankings: Kyle Larson Clear Leader As Competitors Dwindle

NASCAR's Logano moves into top 3 after Bristol win and F1 heads to historic streets of Baku

Joey Logano climbed to third in the NASCAR Cup standings with his 40th career victory at Bristol, while Sheldon Creed emerged with an 11-point advantage in the O’Reilly series

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

NASCAR Contender Rankings: Time To Start Believing In Joey Logano & Kyle Larson?

Joey Logano and Kyle Larson are silencing the doubters. Is it time to start believing that one of them could end up winning The Chase?

SEPTEMBER 21 • FOX SPORTS

NASCAR Contender Rankings: Time To Start Believing In Joey Logano & Kyle Larson?

2026 NASCAR Chase Odds: Pole-sitter Kyle Larson Favored For Bristol Night Race

Denny Hamlin is trying to maintain his lead in The Chase, but the driver who is hot on his wheels is the favorite for this weekend's night r...

SEPTEMBER 19 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NASCAR Chase Odds: Pole-sitter Kyle Larson Favored For Bristol Night Race

Larson ends 51-race winless streak, boosts NASCAR title hopes in Hendrick 1-2 finish at Gateway

Kyle Larson ended a 51-race winless streak Sunday, edging Hendrick Motorsports teammate Alex Bowman in overtime of a crash-filled NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Ra...

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

2026 NASCAR Chase Odds: Blaney, Logano & Bell Tied On Board For Gateway

There's a three-way tie atop the board as The Chase heads to World Wide Technology Raceway. Here are the latest NASCAR odds for Gateway.

SEPTEMBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NASCAR Chase Odds: Blaney, Logano & Bell Tied On Board For Gateway

Three-time NASCAR Cup champion Joey Logano, needing postseason surge, wins pole at Gateway

Joey Logano secured the pole position for NASCAR’s postseason race at World Wide Technology Raceway, positioning himself for a needed boost in the championship Chase

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

2026 NASCAR Chase Odds: Tyler Reddick, Denny Hamlin Tied On Board For Darlington

Tyler Reddick and Denny Hamlin are tied as favorites for the Southern 500 at Darlington. Here are the odds for the entire field as The Chase...

SEPTEMBER 6 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NASCAR Chase Odds: Tyler Reddick, Denny Hamlin Tied On Board For Darlington