LAS VEGAS — October 4, 2026
Chase Briscoe delivered one of the strongest performances of his 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, leading 175 of 267 laps to win the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
The Joe Gibbs Racing driver captured both the race and a pair of stage victories, strengthening his position in the championship Chase.
Briscoe started fourth but quickly established himself as the driver to beat.
He controlled the opening stage and ultimately held off a furious late charge from Kyle Larson.
Larson Survives Wild Final Lap
Larson appeared poised to finish second comfortably, but the closing lap produced one of the race’s biggest moments.
Larson’s No. 5 Chevrolet made contact with the outside wall exiting Turn 4.
Tyler Reddick then became involved, sliding into the infield.
Despite the contact, Larson somehow kept his car moving and crossed the finish line second, 1.376 seconds behind Briscoe. Reddick recovered for third.
Top 10 Results
Chase Briscoe — Toyota
Kyle Larson — Chevrolet
Tyler Reddick — Toyota
Austin Cindric — Ford
Ryan Blaney — Ford
William Byron — Chevrolet
Chase Elliott — Chevrolet
Bubba Wallace — Toyota
Shane van Gisbergen — Chevrolet
Joey Logano — Ford
Hamlin’s Race Falls Apart
Denny Hamlin started from the pole after leading a Toyota sweep of the top five in qualifying. He led 39 laps, but his afternoon unraveled when he spun in Turns 3 and 4 late in Stage 1.
He ultimately finished 16th.
Kyle Larson had his own early struggles, dropping outside the top 10 and falling a lap down after his team made significant handling adjustments.
He steadily fought his way back into contention and eventually finished second.
Race Statistics
Winner: Chase Briscoe
Team: Joe Gibbs Racing
Car: No. 19 Toyota
Laps: 267
Laps led: 175
Margin of victory: 1.376 seconds
Lead changes: 12 among seven drivers
Cautions: 4
Caution laps: 21
Race distance: 400.5 miles
Championship Impact
The victory was particularly important in the Chase. Larson remains the championship leader, while Briscoe’s win gives him significant momentum heading into the remaining postseason races.
Reddick also gained ground despite his dramatic final-lap incident.
The Takeaway
Chase Briscoe owned Las Vegas.
He controlled the race for most of the afternoon, won the stages, led 175 laps and survived a frantic final lap involving two of his closest challengers.
The South Point 400 ultimately belonged to Briscoe, while Larson and Reddick provided the drama right to the checkered flag.
