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2023 NASCAR Cup Southern 500 at Darlington results
Kyle Larson secured his fourth win of the season and 23rd of his career in the Darlington Cup playoff opener. Larson expressed satisfaction with the victory, stating that the team executed well from start to finish. Despite encountering a mishap that caused damage to the car, Larson and his crew remained focused and fought through the challenges. The race saw playoff drivers dominating the top positions, with Denny Hamlin leading the most laps but finishing 25th due to an unscheduled pitstop. Bubba Wallace, Kevin Harvick, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., and Michael McDowell now find themselves below the cut-line in the playoffs. Larson’s win also marked the 299th Cup win for Hendrick Motorsports as an organization. Additionally, the race had a brief pause due to a partial power outage. In the end, Larson defeated Tyler Reddick to emerge victorious.
Source: Motorsport.com
