Kyle Larson has strengthened his position in the NASCAR Round of 8 after a second-place finish at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
With 19 stage points and a second-place finish, Larson is now 35 points above the elimination point, leading a race-high 129 laps on Sunday.
William Byron needs to make up 15 points on the cutline over the next two races, while Chase Elliott is 23 points back.
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Author's summary: Larson strengthens playoff position.