24 races. That’s how long Kyle Larson’s winless streak extended to, after his triumph at the 2025 AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway. For the No. 5 driver, such a slump was virtually unheard of, as he’s usually the one dominating the Cup Series, even going on to secure three triumphs in the opening 12 races. But it felt like something broke after his failed ‘double’ attempt, and ‘Yung Money’ struggled to get back his rhythm after that setback.

The problems seemed internal, with Jeff Gordon saying, “ You’re never going to tear us down from the outside.” But somehow, miraculously, despite the long drought, Kyle Larson managed to clinch the championship without leading a single lap at Phoenix Raceway. And it all comes down to crew chief Cliff Daniel’s composure under pressure. And now, as

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