How Larson pulled off his frantic final lap at Talladega

Kyle Larson, in his words, tried to give the win away Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway. But as it turns out, Larson went from being shuffled out of the lead off Turn 2 to making one of NASCAR's most impressive victory charges. Here's how he made it happen.

⚡ Apex Paddock Context · Why It Matters

Playoff positioning, pit crew execution, and manufacturer aero balance remain the decisive storylines in the Cup Series garage.

📺 How to Watch: NASCAR Cup Series races air live across NBC, USA Network, FOX, FS1, and Peacock. Full CST/EST TV Guide ↗ · NASCAR Standings & Hub ↗

Read full original report at racer.com ↗ WhatsApp ↗ Share on X ↗ Post to Reddit ↗

🗳️ Paddock Fan Pulse

Is this a major turning point for the NASCAR season?

🏁 Never Miss a Motorsports Story

Get the 2-Minute Racing Briefing Every Morning at 8:00 AM CST

Join Formula 1, IndyCar, NASCAR, Endurance, and MotoGP fans getting the top paddock headlines in one free daily email.

Apex Paddock Pick · Essential Read

How to Build a Car — by Adrian Newey

Go inside 35+ years of championship-winning Formula 1 aerodynamics and engineering with Adrian Newey's bestselling book.

Get the book on Amazon ↗

Want your brand featured here? Book a sponsor slot ↗

How Larson pulled off his frantic final lap at Talladega

Get the 2-Minute Racing Briefing Every Morning at 8:00 AM CST

MORE RACING STORIES ON THE GRID

Max Verstappen admits Red Bull was “just a little average” in Austin

NASCAR warned nearly the full field at Talladega for minimum speed violations

Toto Wolff reveals how Williams' surprise victory helped him secure Mercedes role

Helmut Marko invests in AI start-up after Red Bull F1 exit

Red Bull responds to Aston Martin F1 power unit rumours

Kimi Antonelli extends F1 title lead with US GP win Mercedes didn’t expect