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 total of 129 laps led, Larson is now 35 points above the elimination point.
Other Hendrick Motorsports playoff drivers, William Byron and Chase Elliott, are still in contention, needing to make up 15 and 23 points respectively to reach the cutline.
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Author's summary: Larson strengthens his playoff position.