Kyle Larson Wins Kansas Thriller; Briscoe Breaks Through with Top-Five Finish

In a dramatic showdown at Kansas Speedway for the Advent Health 400, Kyle Larson drove to victory in the NASCAR Cup Series, capturing a hard-fought win in a race filled with intense battles, strategy plays, and late-race drama.

Larson held off a late charge from Christopher Bell, who finished second after showing strong pace throughout the race. Ryan Blaney brought home third place with another solid run, keeping the Team Penske driver firmly in championship contention.

The surprise of the day came from Chase Briscoe, who put together one of his most complete performances of the season. The No. 14 car showed serious speed in the closing stages, allowing Briscoe to claim an impressive fourth-place finish — his first top-five of the year. Alex Bowman rounded out the top five, showcasing consistent speed and smart pit strategy.

The race featured multiple cautions, aggressive restarts, and plenty of drama as drivers fought for critical stage points and playoff position. Larson's team executed flawlessly when it counted, especially on pit road, where clean stops helped set up the final push to the checkered flag.

Kansas Race Notes:

9 cautions for 43 laps

22 lead changes among 10 different drivers

Key late-race restart gave Larson the edge

Briscoe’s fourth-place finish marks his best of the season

With momentum now on his side, Larson turns his focus to Darlington for NASCAR’s iconic Throwback Weekend, where legends are honored and new memories are made.