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Kyle Larson edges out Denny Hamlin in thrilling 1-2 finish at Bristol Motor Speedway

By Scores.wiki Staff · March 25, 2026 at 09:37 PM ET

Kyle Larson secured his 31st Cup victory with a win at Bristol Motor Speedway, preventing Denny Hamlin from achieving a third consecutive victory and marking the duo's seventh 1-2 finish in NASCAR's premier circuit. Despite their past skirmishes, there were no flared tempers in this race, with Larson emerging as the victor.

Larson's dominant performance, leading 872 of the past 1,000 laps at Bristol, was attributed to durable tires that limited lead changes. The race saw only four lead changes, the fewest in nearly 43 years for a 500-lap race at the track. Jeff Gordon expressed disappointment with the tire performance but acknowledged the challenges in balancing durability and optimal performance.

Following his successful tripleheader weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway and Bristol, Larson expressed interest in potentially attempting another sweep of NASCAR's top three national series in the future, emphasizing the importance of selecting tracks where he feels competitive.