NASCAR’s Homestead-Miami Speedway saw an exciting conclusion to Sunday’s Cup Series event, with Kyle Larson emerging as the surprise winner. Larson’s impressive performance followed a strong Friday in the Truck race and nearly won Saturday’s Xfinity event.
Larson’s victory was also significant for Hendrick Motorsports, who secured a 1-2 finish thanks to his teammate Alex Bowman. Bowman took second place, scoring a season-high 49 points. The duo helped their team climb the ranks in the standings.
Meanwhile, other top drivers performed well, with William Byron leading the points, followed by Larson and Bowman. Bubba Wallace moved up to seventh in points after a third-place finish, while Chase Briscoe secured his best result of the season with a fourth-place finish.
However, not all drivers were as fortunate. Ryan Blaney’s engine failure marked the third consecutive race he has failed to finish. Christopher Bell had a rough day, finishing 29th and making a costly mistake that damaged his car. Shane van Gisbergen struggled, placing 32nd at Homestead for the third time in six races.
The results have significant implications for the playoffs, with Ryan Preece’s ninth-place finish securing him a spot in the final transfer position. The NASCAR Cup Series heads into its next event with some teams on fire and others struggling to get back on track.
Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/nascar/news/winners-losers-after-homestead-win-by-kyle-larson