With only one race remaining before the NASCAR Cup Series 2021 champion is crowned at Phoenix Raceway on Nov. 7, Kyle Larson is the only driver in the Playoffs who has secured a spot in the championship finale.
The Elk Grove, California, native became the first of four Cup Series competitor to secure a championship finale spot with a win in the Lone Star state.
Denny Hamlin finished seventh at Talladega in a rain-delayed and rain-shortened race won by Bubba Wallace, who drives for 23XI Racing, co-owned by Hamlin and Michael Jordan.
The Mobile, Alabama, native fended off the field in the closing laps of the second stage to become the second African-American competitor to win in NASCAR's premier series.
The Chesterfield, Virginia, native fended off a late challenge from Chase Elliott to claim his first victory at Vegas and proceed to the Round of 8 in the 2021 Cup Playoffs.
The Elk Grove, California, native benefitted from a late run-in involving teammate Elliott and Harvick to win for the sixth time in 2021 at Thunder Valley.
