The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season charges toward its climax with weekend races building intense momentum. The Round of 16 wrapped at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 13, where Joe Gibbs Racing completed a sweep as Chase Briscoe won at Darlington, Denny Hamlin at Worldwide Technology Raceway, and Christopher Bell at Bristol. On the other hand, Hendrick Motorsports entered with all four drivers but saw Alex Bowman eliminated after the first round. But the attention turns to Kyle Larson, who started the playoffs as the top seed thanks to his regular-season points lead.

Larson moves into the Round of 12 seeded third with a 24-point cushion above the cutline, backed by three wins, 11 top-five finishes, and a series-high 939 laps led this season. In his eighth playoff appearance, he brings e

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