Kyle Larson

The reigning two-time Cup Series champion from Middletown, Connecticut, led a race-high 140 of 260-scheduled laps and executed a final lap pass on former teammate Brad Keselowski to claim his first Cup victory of the 2023 season and at Atlanta.

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The 2021 Cup Series champion from Elk Grove, California, is set to achieve a milestone start in his ninth full-time season as a competitor in NASCAR's premier series.

The 25-year-old Byron from Charlotte, North Carolina, led 64 of 317 over-scheduled laps and prevailed in two late-race restarts, including one in overtime, to fend off teammate Kyle Larson and nab second consecutive Cup victory in the desert valley.

The 25-year-old Byron from Charlotte, North Carolina, gambled with a late two-tire pit strategy to bank his first Cup victory at Sin City in overtime.

The two-time Xfinity Series champion from Olive Branch, Mississippi, led the final 10 of 212 over-scheduled laps to become the 42nd different competitor to win the Great American Race.

The 38-year-old Almirola from Tampa, Florida, led 17 of 60 laps, including the final two to claim a second row starting spot for the Great American Race with his second career Duel win.

The 29-year-old Bowman from Tucson, Arizona, saved his best for last by notching his third career pole position for the Great American Race.

Ross Chastain blasted his way into the championship round, pinning his No. 1 Chevy to the outside all and rocketing his way past Denny Hamlin for the fourth and final playoff spot.

The 27-year-old Bell from Norman, Oklahoma and the 29-year-old Chastain from Alva, Florida, both captured Championship 4 spots following a dramatic finish in the Paper Clip venue.