NASCAR Championship Standings
Kyle Larson has strengthened his position in the NASCAR Round of 8 after a second-place finish at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Thanks to 19 stage points, Larson is now 35 points above the elimination point, with two races remaining before the Championship 4 is set.
Larson led a race-high 129 laps on Sunday, bolstering his playoff bubble cushion.
- William Byron needs to make up 15 points on the cutline over the next two races.
- Chase Elliott will enter Talladega 23 points back.
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Author's summary: Larson strengthens playoff position.