RACE RECAP
Kyle Larson put on a masterclass at Kansas Speedway, leading 221 of 267 laps en route to a dominant victory in the AdventHealth 400. The No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet swept all three stages, qualifying on pole at 183.7 mph and never relinquishing control of the race. Larson held off Christopher Bell by 0.712 seconds at the checkered flag, with Ryan Blaney rounding out the podium in third.
The race featured 15 lead changes among 9 drivers and 7 cautions for 37 laps, but none of it mattered once Larson found clean air out front. Chase Briscoe and Alex Bowman completed the top five in a strong day for the Joe Gibbs Racing and Hendrick Motorsports stables. Josh Berry, Ryan Preece, and Chris Buescher rounded out a competitive top eight.
Larson's third victory of the 2025 season extended his points lead to 35 over Hendrick teammate William Byron, further cementing his status as the championship favorite heading into the summer stretch of the schedule.
BY THE NUMBERS
KEY TAKEAWAYS
VALUE PICKS
BUSTS
PERFECT LINEUP
Optimal 5-driver roster for this race
| Group | Driver | Salary | Finish | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A | $15 | 1 | 176.20 2 ร 88.10 | |
B | $14 | 2 | 96.78 1.75 ร 55.30 | |
C | $8 | 6 | 64.50 1.5 ร 43.00 | |
D | $8 | 7 | 48.75 1.25 ร 39.00 | |
E | $4 | 10 | 32.00 1 ร 32.00 |
