The driver Kyle Larson has achieved his 33rd victory in his career at the NASCAR Cup, ending a losing streak of 51 races without a win. This weekend, the competition at the WWT Raceway (Gateway) was marked by an unusual number of caution flags and chaotic intensity that kept the audience on edge.
The large number of caution flags reached 18, setting a new record for both the history of the Gateway track and the 2026 season. Furthermore, the race was interrupted by two red flags during the final laps, culminating in an emotional finish with double extra time. Emphasizing this, a total of 87 laps were run under caution out of the 247 planned.
New data also indicates that nine vehicles did not finish the race, five of which were Chase drivers. The competition saw five drivers leading laps, with a total of 11 lead changes. Joey Logano was the one who dominated laps, driving for 96 laps, followed by Larson with 80, Brad Keselowski with 55, Ross Chastain with 15, and Josh Berry who led only one lap.
Official Results of the NASCAR Cup Race at Gateway 2026
| Position | # | Driver | Manufacturer | Laps | Time | Gap | Pits | Laps Led | Withdrawals | Points | Fastest Time | Best Lap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Kyle Larson | Chevrolet | 247 | 3:47’23.278 | 7 | 80 | 63 | 33.424 | 236 | ||
| 2 | 48 | Alex Bowman | Chevrolet | 247 | 3:47’23.611 | 0.333 | 8 | 38 | 33.530 | 237 | ||
| 3 | 22 | Joey Logano | Ford | 247 | 3:47’23.796 | 0.518 | 8 | 96 | 45 | 33.286 | 2 | |
| 4 | 24 | William Byron | Chevrolet | 247 | 3:47’24.316 | 1.038 | 12 | 33 | 33.551 | 236 | ||
| 5 | 1 | Ross Chastain | Chevrolet | 247 | 3:47’24.492 | 1.214 | 9 | 15 | 32 | 33.538 | 71 | |
| 6 | 3 | Austin Dillon | Chevrolet | 247 | 3:47’24.640 | 1.362 | 9 | 31 | 33.801 | 236 |
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