He started on the pole, won both stages, earned the bonus point for the fastest lap of the race, led 221 of 267 laps and took the points lead. Larson’s victory was his third of the season, the earliest he has scored three wins in a Cup season.

One year after prevailing in the closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history, Kyle Larson left no room for doubt Sunday at Kansas Speedway, leading 221 of 256 laps on his way to a dominant victory in the AdventHealth 400.

Byron sits at No. 2 in the Cup Series standings, while Bell improved to No. 3 with his runner-up finish in Kansas. Chase Elliott stood pat at No. 4, and Ryan Blaney jumped up to No. 5 in the standings by ending Sunday's race in the No. 3 spot.