In a closely contested NASCAR race at Las Vegas, Kyle Larson and Tyler Reddick emerged as the main contenders for the lead. Larson managed to cycle back to the race lead by lap 222, maintaining a lead of 2.6 seconds ahead of Reddick, with other drivers like Blaney, Truex, Gibbs, and Hamlin trailing behind. As the race progressed towards its final laps, with 27 and then 15 laps to go, Reddick began closing the gap on Larson, setting the stage for a thrilling finish. With just 12 laps to go, the gap between Larson, timing at 30.651 seconds, and Reddick, at 30.494 seconds, was reduced to 0.574 seconds, intensifying the battle for the lead. Despite Reddick's efforts and a dramatic chase in the closing stages, Larson held onto the lead, showcasing a strategic race that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Four to go. #NASCAR
Reddick vs. Larson. 5 to go. #NASCAR
.@KyleLarsonRacin leads but @TylerReddick is coming! 👀 https://t.co/BBNdV5tynC
We could be looking at another fantastic finish as Reddick is stalking Larson for the lead. #NASCAR
The gap is now gone. Kyle Larson moved up and Tyler Reddick got a great run on the bottom in Turns 3 and 4.
Tyler Reddick has again cut into Kyle Larson's lead as the run goes on. Reddick is now .4 seconds behind with 12 to go
As a group of cars were battling hard for third, Tyler Reddick has reeled Larson in for the lead. Can Reddick pull it off? #NASCAR
The gap between Larson and Reddick is now 0.574 seconds. Larson: 30.651 Reddick: 30.494 12 to go. #NASCAR
15 laps to go. #NASCAR
Lap 250: Larson: 30.399 Reddick: 30.335 https://t.co/I38EquZFEK https://t.co/cWf7FcA36m
Tyler Reddick clears for P2. OK, so now we see the battle: Larson up on Reddick by one second with 18 to go.
Tyler Reddick to second. #NASCAR
20 laps to go from Las Vegas. #NASCAR
Back to green with 27 laps to go. #NASCAR
40 laps to go at Las Vegas. #nascar
Tyler Reddick went from half a second behind Larson before the pit stops to over 2 seconds behind after the cycle
After that round of green flag stops, Larson now has a 2.45 sec. lead. Reddick was around half a second back for the lead prior to the cycle of stops. #NASCAR
Kyle Larson cycles back to the race lead on lap 222. It's Larson by 2.6 on Reddick and then Blaney, Truex, Gibbs, Hamlin, Bowman, Logano, Elliott
Kyle Larson back in the lead.
Larson cycles back into the race lead. #NASCAR