NASCAR Power Rankings: Kyle Larson jumps to No. 1

19.04.2023 - 23:31 nbcsports.com

Late-race strategy and a strong car lifted Kyle Larson to victory Sunday at Martinsville Speedway and into the top spot in the NBC Sports NASCAR Power Rankings.

After a decade of struggle at Martinsville, Larson finally broke through for his first win at the half-mile track. He led the final 30 laps and was boosted by a two-tire change during the final round of pit stops.

Hendrick Motorsports drivers own three of the top five spots in the rankings. 1. Kyle Larson (sixth last week) — Larson became the second driver with multiple wins this season with a strong finish at Martinsville.

He took the lead late and ran away from the rest of the field, finishing 4.14 seconds ahead of second-place Joey Logano. 2.

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