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“LAS VEGAS (AP) — If anyone thought Chase Briscoe was going to quietly slip out of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff picture, they clearly forgot to factor in his intermediate track pedigree.”

“LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chase Briscoe held off a last-lap charge from points leader Kyle Larson to win the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.”

“…o stages, breaking his own track record by leading 235 laps in the race, and passing Chase Briscoe for the lead with seven remaining and holding it the rest of the way, Larson has a 26-point cushion over Denny Hamlin heading to next weekend’s race at Las…”

“But Hamlin has four wins at Kansas, including a victory in the fall race last year, and the only time he hasn’t been in the top 10 in the last 10 races there was a mechanical failure.”

“Briscoe tries to stay hot Briscoe’s on a roll after wins in Las Vegas and Charlotte, but Phoenix hasn’t been his best track in recent years.”

“Briscoe has won the past two races in Las Vegas and Charlotte to vault to fourth in the Chase standings. ___”

“… 19 Toyota is hoping to replicate what “Smoke” accomplished in 2011 when he stunned the racing world by rallying to win the NASCAR Cup Series championship by winning five of 10 playoff races, including the season finale at Homestead to register one of the…”

“Christopher Bell is lurking in third place only 55 points back heading to one of his favorite tracks, while Joey Logano (71 points behind), Ryan Blaney (80) and last week’s winner at Las Vegas Chase Briscoe (84) are all within 100 points of the lead with five…”

“Gibbs’ second-place start is his 22nd top-10 start of 2026 and his sixth in nine races at Las Vegas.”

“LAS VEGAS (AP) — NASCAR Cup Series leaders Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin are focused primarily on maximizing their performances in an effort to win the season championship.”