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Byron dominates at Martinsville, Larson a step closer to back-to-back titles

William Byron claimed his first victory of the season in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway while his Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Larson put himself into prime championship position with one race to go in the 2026 season.

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