A Thrilling Finish at Kansas Speedway
The NASCAR Cup Series made a stop at Kansas Speedway, delivering an exciting race that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Denny Hamlin started strong by winning Stage 1, while Kyle Larson took control in Stage 2. At first glance, it seemed like Hamlin was heading for victory, but a caution flag just before the white flag dramatically shifted the course of the race.
Instead of Hamlin, it was Tyler Reddick who claimed the win. Reddick, driving the No. 45 for 23XI Racing, secured his fifth victory of the 2026 Cup Series season in the AdventHealth 400. His win came after passing Kyle Larson in the final corners of the race, following a restart in second place. However, the victory had a controversial twist—Reddick accidentally collided with his Toyota teammate, Christopher Bell, on his way to victory lane.
Reddick’s Strong Start to the 2026 Season
This win marks a sensational start to the 2026 NASCAR season for Reddick, who has already secured five victories in the first nine races. While it’s unlikely he will maintain a 20-win pace for the entire season, the No. 45 team is showing no signs of slowing down. With this win under his belt, Reddick is now looking ahead to the next challenge at Talladega Superspeedway, where he hopes to continue his successful run.
Top Finishing Positions from the Kansas Race
Here are the top finishers from the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway:
- No. 45 Tyler Reddick
- No. 5 Kyle Larson
- No. 19 Chase Briscoe
- No. 11 Denny Hamlin
- No. 23 Bubba Wallace
- No. 6 Brad Keselowski
- No. 24 William Byron
- No. 9 Chase Elliott
- No. 54 Ty Gibbs
- No. 17 Chris Buescher
- No. 60 Ryan Preece
- No. 2 Austin Cindric
- No. 77 Carson Hocevar
- No. 35 Riley Herbst
- No. 67 Corey Heim
- No. 3 Austin Dillon
- No. 34 Todd Gilliland
- No. 48 Alex Bowman
- No. 7 Daniel Suarez
- No. 20 Christopher Bell
- No. 47 Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
- No. 42 John Hunter Nemechek
- No. 43 Erik Jones
- No. 12 Ryan Blaney
- No. 41 Cole Custer
- No. 1 Ross Chastain
- No. 21 Josh Berry
- No. 4 Noah Gragson
- No. 88 Connor Zilisch
- No. 22 Joey Logano
- No. 16 AJ Allmendinger
- No. 38 Zane Smith
- No. 10 Ty Dillon
- No. 71 Michael McDowell
- No. 8 Kyle Busch
- No. 88 Shane van Gisbergen
- No. 51 Cody Ware
Looking Ahead
With the Kansas race behind him, Reddick and the No. 45 team are focused on the upcoming events. The next major test comes at Talladega Superspeedway, known for its high-speed action and unpredictable finishes. Fans are eager to see if Reddick can carry his momentum into the next race.
As the 2026 season continues, the competition remains fierce, and every race brings new opportunities for drivers to make their mark. With several top contenders still in the mix, the rest of the season promises to be as thrilling as the one at Kansas Speedway.
