Kyle Larson finished 13th at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, swapping places with teammate Chase Elliott in the NASCAR Cup Series points standings. On July 13, Larson dropped to sixth, while Elliott moved up to fifth. William Byron remains in 12th with just six races left in the regular season.
What happened at Atlanta Motor Speedway?
The NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway was marked by hectic drafting and pushing, interrupted by a rain delay and red flag of over three hours. Despite the chaos, there was little movement in the series point standings for Hendrick Motorsports. Chase Elliott finished best among the team's Chevrolets in 13th, moving up one position to fifth place.
How does this affect Kyle Larson's standings?
Larson's 13th-place finish at Atlanta Motor Speedway resulted in him dropping to sixth in the NASCAR Cup Series points standings. He is now behind teammate Chase Elliott, who moved up to fifth. William Byron remains in 12th, with just six races left in the regular season.
What comes next for the Cup Series?
The NASCAR Cup Series prepares to head to North Wilkesboro Speedway next week. With just six races remaining in the regular season, the competition is heating up. Kyle Larson will look to regain his position in the standings, while Chase Elliott and William Byron aim to maintain their current spots.
The road to The Chase
The NASCAR Cup Series is nearing the end of the regular season, with just six races left before The Chase. Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, and William Byron are all in good shape, but the competition is fierce. The next race at North Wilkesboro Speedway will be crucial in determining the final standings before The Chase.