Larson takes command of NASCAR Chase with Talladega win

Kyle Larson won the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway in overtime on Sunday, claiming what is described as the most critical race of the 2026 NASCAR Chase for the Cup Series Championship. The California native's victory was compounded by the elimination of most of his 10 fellow Chase competitors, who fell out of contention due to various incidents during the race. Larson's win puts him in a commanding position heading into the remainder of the NASCAR Championship Chase.