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Kyle Larson came just short of usurping Bubba Wallace in the Brickyard 400.
Kyle Larson accepted that there was nothing he could have done differently to prevent Bubba Wallace from winning the NASCAR Cup Series race at Indianapolis, acknowledging Wallace’s strong positioning.
The race came down to a battle between Larson’s No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet and Wallace’s No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota, with Wallace ultimately securing the victory in the closing laps.
Despite coming close to overtaking Wallace on multiple restarts, Larson couldn’t find a way past due to Wallace’s strategic car placement.
Larson expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance, highlighting their execution and strategy that brought him within 11 points of second place in the standings.
Reflecting on the near-miss, Larson remained positive, emphasizing his pride in achieving two consecutive top-five finishes and expressing admiration for Wallace’s victory in the significant race.
