Larson continues dominance with win at Kansas Speedway
Kyle Larson won Sunday's Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway in the second-last race of NASCAR's Round of 8 playoffs.
Larson had already clinched a spot in the Championship Four. Sunday marked his ninth win of the season and third straight.
Chase Elliott placed second and Kevin Harvick rounded out the podium in third. William Byron won the first stage.
Elliott, the 2020 champ, and Denny Hamlin seem to be the most likely drivers to clinch one of the three remaining spots in the final four. They rank second and third in points with a relatively large lead over their competitors:
ONE RACE LEFT in the Round of 8!@KyleLarsonRacin is the only driver locked into the Championship 4. Who do you want to see join him? #NASCARPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/sNjJO2WrvW
— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) October 24, 2021
Meanwhile, Kyle Busch, Ryan Blaney, and Martin Truex Jr. are separated by five total points, with Brad Keselowski not far behind.
The final four will be set following next week's race at Martinsville. The NASCAR Cup title will be decided Nov. 7 at Phoenix Speedway.