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Kyle Larson's 2.2 average finish is turning Cup Series Chase into a rout

Kyle Larson didn’t win the battle on Sunday night at Las Vegas Motor Speedway but Kyle Larson and Cliff Daniels took a tremendous step towards winning the war with how they rallied in the South Point Casino 400. Despite an awful first half, in which they scored only a single stage point, they nearly won the race and still extended their points lead to 40 at the halfway mark of the Chase for ...…

Kyle Larson's 2.2 average finish is turning Cup Series Chase into a rout

Kyle Larson and Cliff Daniels experienced a remarkable turnaround in the South Point Casino 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, despite starting the race poorly. They rallied to finish in the second position overall, while their competitors struggled. Larson finished 10th in the second break, earning a stage point, while Hamlin, who made two significant errors early on, struggled and gave up at least 15 points.

The team's incremental improvements and Larson's optimistic mindset proved crucial in their successful comeback. The average finish of 2.2 through the initial five races of the Chase for the Championship highlights the team's resilience and determination, despite the challenging circumstances.

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