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Kyle Larson Dominates Bristol Night Race, Leading 462 Laps; Four Eliminated from Playoffs

Sep 22, 2024, 12:22 AM

Kyle Larson delivered a dominant performance at the Bristol Night Race, leading 462 of 500 laps to secure his second career win at the event and advance to the Round of 12 in the NASCAR Playoffs. This victory marks Larson's series-leading fifth win of the season. The race saw Ty Gibbs, Martin Truex Jr., Brad Keselowski, and Harrison Burton eliminated from the playoffs. Larson's triumph was characterized by his control over the race, with playoff drivers such as Alex Bowman, Christopher Bell, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, and Chase Briscoe also performing well. Larson's dominance at Bristol is one of the most commanding performances in recent memory, reminiscent of Cale Yarborough's 1977 race where he led 495 laps.