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Larson beats Reddick in Darlington Cup playoff opener
Larson won the Southern 500, taking control of the race in the final stage and holding off Reddick for his first victory. Hamlin, who led most of the race, had a tough night with multiple issues and finished 25th. Buescher, Byron, and Chastain rounded out the top five. With two races left in the playoffs, Wallace, Harvick, Stenhouse Jr, and McDowell are in danger of being eliminated. The race had several cautions and red flags, including one to repair the lights. Harvick received a penalty for pitting on a closed pit road. Larson took the lead on the final restart and held on for the win.
Source: Motorsport.com
