Kyle Larson is climbing in the point standings. After the NASCAR Cup Series race at San Diego, Larson is sitting fourth in the point standings. It has been a great month of races for the two-time Cup Series champion, as he continues to produce great results and speed on the race track.
In the last five races, Larson has four top-5 finishes. The speed of the No. 5 car has increased over the last month, and there are no signs that it will be slowing down. Hendrick Motorsports and Chevrolet had a tough start to the 2026 NASCAR season after the manufacturer made changes to its body.
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Larson is 180 points behind Tyler Reddick for the lead, so that is out of the picture. With nine races left in the 2026 Cup Series regular season, Larson could climb as high as third place, which is Ryan Blaney with a 47-point advantage. Either way, Larson has more pace, and that is dangerous for the field.
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