NASCAR Official Extended Highlights from Kansas: Action packed race produces photo finish

Relive the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway that saw Kyle Larson battle Ross Chastain, Denny Hamlin and Chris Buescher that came to a head on the final lap in overtime resulting in an exciting photo finish. The margin of victory was 0.001 the closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history.
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00:00:00 - Green Flag at Kansas Speedway
00:00:41 - Larson - Chastain continue to battle in Stage 1
00:01:23 - Denny Hamlin takes the lead from Kyle Larson on lap 68
00:01:59 - Denny Hamlin wins Stage 1 at Kansas Speedway
00:02:38 - Green Flag- Start of Stage 2. Larson takes the lead as the field goes 5 wide
00:03:49 - Kyle Larson has issues on pit road while leading in Stage
00:04:03 - Chris Buescher wins Stage 2 at Kansas
00:04:27 - Issues on pit road again for Denny Hamlin and Larson wins the race off
00:04:48 - Chris Buescher gets called for over the wall too soon
00:05:01 - Jimmie Johnson gets wrecked by Corey LaJoie
00:05:34 - Restart with 84 to go in Stage 3
00:06:11 - Cindric and Bubba Wallace on the restart
00:06:33 - Replay of Cindric/Wallace wreck
00:07:04 - Restart with 70 to go- Logano wrecks
00:07:47 - Pit update
00:08:09 - Restart with 63 to go
00:09:02 - Chris Buescher takes the lead
00:09:24 - Denny Hamlin takes the lead on lap 52
00:10:14 - Kyle Busch spins with 7 to go
00:10:35 - Hamlin wins the race off pit road
00:10:50 - Overtime restart photo finish- Larson wins

[@Buynot]

The Kansas fall race better be sold out after what we saw tonight. What a race!

[@manueltjuhh3807]

@JGR4LIFE Lets hope for the best

[@darealmvp2437]

Even in the thumbnail, it looks like a tie. Credit to both the 17 and 5 for putting on a great show!

[@user-fc3ki3gb7u]

Chevrolet rules Nascar Cup Series

[@inthelandofmilkandhoney457]

I think the SPLITTERS extend further out on the Chevys. If the grill was the official marking point it may have been a different story. I’d like to see the finish line picture advanced. Not that they’d rule any different.

[@WilliamSmith-fc3yx]

Also credit the Kyle Busch for bringing out the caution that caused this to happen.

[@BraydenBunch58]

Rowdy Had A Good Run :/

[@kinocorner976]

Desperately wanted my boy Buescher to win. However, I’m not mad. Man went out there and was dominant today. Hopefully he’s like that next week.

[@soliderfromtf2]

Hoping ford would have gotten a win. Gutted for Chris too so close yet so far

[@ninjacat536]

Shoulda stuck his tongue out like McQueen

[@LUM_Hover]

@@theacgkidas a Larson fan I genuinely thought that Buescher won.

[@yancyjenkinssr1824]

He should have went to the inside line and not let Larson bounce off of him

[@grayson1126]

I’m hoping roush wins when I’m at Darlington next week

[@KristopherMarie]

And we thought The Atlanta finish was close….That was damn near a tie! This year has had the best races in NASCAR history so far. Congrats to Larson and team🏁

[@Ts68mo]

Kyle Larson is very enjoyable to watch race !! He's the main reason I started watching NASCAR again !!

[@patricklipski1662]

I just like the #5

[@MG121.]

RACE OF THE YEAR

[@Goomba966]

Century*

[@Crepis]

There is still a lot more to go buddy we don’t know what else we will see this year

[@christiantran8454]

that was insane, i don't even care who won

[@Rileyisback_28]

We've had 3 once in a generation races in 1 year!! Hell of a race and finish

[@indomitablesloth2437]

People: "The Next Gen car doesn't make for good racing" Atlanta 2024: "Hold my whiskey" Kansas 2024: "Hold my beer"

[@thefranchise4698]

Kyle Larson is the reason i'm still a fan after Jeff Gordon retired. Great win!!!!!!!!! Great finish!!!

[@Pittsburgh-Kid.]

This is won of the best seasons we've seen in a while

[@Knight-2099]

What a race!! I’ve been watching NASCAR since 1994 and that’s twice this season I’ve jumped up in massive excitement 🏁

[@andreharris523]

Nascar seems to get better and better each week. I love it!!!

[@ashtyn2332]

2024 nascar has been absolute insanity. hell yes

[@Master_Wrench_Industries]

What’s amazing about Kyle Larson is he almost won in a sprint car Saturday night at lakeside speedway also was a contender for Friday nights show. Both nights he stayed and signed autographs tell everyone in the HUGE line had a chance to meet him. The man is amazing!!! A living legend!!!!!!

[@Grizzly50450]

What an amazing race to see tonight

[@NASCAR]

You can say that again!

[@woogiewoogie0012]

@@NASCARWhat an amazing race to see tonight

[@areasevenpro]

"Have you ever...?"

[@BraydenBunch58]

No I’ve Never!!

[@deron4733]

​@@BraydenBunch58 Had sex

[@JansArchiveActual]

Well, a couple of times...

[@jimd3323]

That Darlington race was awesome!

[@OTRTrader]

It's hard to believe it was 20 years ago. Remember we used to go around saying "How bad have you got it?"

[@ericlineback5501]

Let's Go #5. I was a fan before Hendricks. Met him a dirt track

[@jamesgibas2836]

Nice job nascar reviewing finish good move instant classic

[@JackLikesTrackhouse]

I. LOVE. NASCAR. This race was unbelievable. This season is gonna go down as an all time classic especially between Atlanta, Bristol and this.

[@deron4733]

🤣 bumper cars

[@brendanschuett]

Don't forget the Xfinity series race at Texas! Another huge photo finish! We've had all 3: 1 thousandth, 2 thousandths, and 3 thousandths (3 wide).

[@therealanonyomous]

Atlanta and Today at Kansas yeah, all Bristol is going to be remembered for is another suckass Goodyear tire !

[@Joe-em3iw]

Thankfully we have high speed cameras or we would have swore it was the other way around. Larson passed him about an 1/8 inch before the finish line.

[@PPBerklee]

I also noticed that the finish line isn't painted straight throughout and looks like it bubbles out towards Kyles car about 3/8ths an inch at least. Yes?

[@robertanderson2898]

@@PPBerklee Heh, I've been posting that all over, I wonder if that affected the scoring/timing sections. If it did, it's B.S. I think Buescher won.

[@therealnynetynyne360]

@@robertanderson2898 no it's electronic timing and scoring has been for years, the line is just to give visual for drivers and spectators. In the 80s maybe but by the mid 90s it was converting to digital systems

[@ShaunZimmerman668]

Well if that's the case the timing had 17 as winner

[@philosopherpresident4896]

So much cope in this comment section dude, it’s electronic enough with the conspiracy theories, you could obviously see Larson passed him on the slowed replay lol.

[@christianrobertsracing1]

This race was amazing and WHAT A FINISH!

[@hehe-IgoBRRRR]

Best race in the 21st century and one of the greatest races of all time in NASCAR. All this proves you don't need no Earnhardt in the field to make it great

[@tose917]

You obviously don’t know s@$ about racing.

[@Skagosi]

It was good but Bristol this year was like 100 times better.

[@59thfsaviation79]

Hahahahaha. 23 years later and you got a good race finally. Lol.

[@hehe-IgoBRRRR]

@@59thfsaviation79 hAhhaAhHahaha quiet. Go praise your Dale cardboard cutout on your knees in your mamas basement

[@thetrain3302]

The Atlanta race was pretty crazy too. There have been a couple really good finishes this season

[@snowtrooper8986]

To be a spectator while history is being made nearly every week is so cool to witness, as we witnessed the closest finish in nascar history, i was getting pissed bc i thought chris buescher won 💀

[@nednobody3253]

What a Fantastic Finish.

[@zeropoint216]

Heck of a race to the finish line. That's my kind of racing, balls to the wall. Kansas never disappoints.

[@inthelandofmilkandhoney457]

What in Hell was the No. 6 team thinking taking 4 tires with two laps remaining. They took themselves right out of the race. Just dead Stupid.

[@ikepotts3673]

Truex also took four tires during that caution and lost 10 spots down to 11th

[@Jerry-up8bk]

It was a Pollock Move on Brad Keselowskis part ! He KNOWS better,It Shocked me to the CORE !

[@inthelandofmilkandhoney457]

@@Jerry-up8bk exactly. I just don’t get it. And in Brads case, I’m sure he has the power to override his Crew Chiefs decision if that’s the way it went down.

[@user-fc3ki3gb7u]

Ford racing is for losers

[@user-fc3ki3gb7u]

Ford sucks

[@tmane.7848]

According to the official or whoever that was speaking at the end, the margin of victory was at least 0.0000. That means Larson won by at least a one hundred thousandth of a second. Edit: Official margin is .001. One thousandth of a second.

[@jamesmcmanus1206]

That was Larson’s crew chief

[@zachmarks9683]

I believe the official results round to the thousandths, but the finish was definitely under that. Theyve gone this long without it ever being an issue lol.

[@heritagecarpetcleaningrest309]

This was one of the best mile and half races in a very long time. It was excitement from start to finish. What a race.

[@travisburton2948]

Texas is shaking in their boots right about now. Definitly solidifies Kansas spot in the playoffs.

[@hudsboy1049]

I didn't think Atlanta would be topped this season.. well..

[@soliderfromtf2]

The racing gods are spoiling us holy shit

[@thomasdelcontejr483]

I didn't think the Derby would be topped this weekend 😅

[@travisburton2948]

Especailly on a true mile and a half track, non superspeedway.

[@tobyco7052]

Just Crazy good racing all through out

[@Johnny-es1wl]

Great race from beginning to end!

[@abcjelly]

the last lap battle was sick 🔥

[@rhd26]

Great race this week

[@KeezyFrumPhilly215]

Seeing tha highlights of that race today, was really cool man. Which is 1 of tha best clips 1 eva watch in my life. Especially, onna final lap of it. That 2 wide battle for tha win was 1 of tha closes finishes in NASCAR history. Man, CB was so very close to give Ford it's very 1st win inna cup series season rgt thurr. But sadly, it still wasn't enough. I'm definitely wit Mike Joy. It really does look similar to that photo finish at tha Kentucky Derby last Saturday. Which that 1 was a 3 wide battle to tha finish line. Nonetheless, what a awesome victory for KL last Sunday. Along wit HM (Hendrick Motorsports), for their 200+ wins continues to flow on. 😲👀💯🏆👏🏾💣🔥👍🏾😁🏁🍻🎯🕯🏅

[@ninjacat536]

What a wild and historic finish!!! Awesome stuff, love NASCAR

[@TheStingray1966]

awesome #5 -#17

[@Jogjosmowwdkfs]

Oh man do I love NASCAR

[@stevegabbert9626]

There's one thing for sure, that finish line will be repainted before the next race.

[@anthonygardineer4390]

Big top ten for bobby hamilton jr he needed that

[@scalenenumber85]

As a Larson fan I was so scared Buesher was going to put Larson in the wall

[@lakerskid2013]

We just had the wild Kentucky Derby finish and now this a day later? My goodness, total craziness happening.

[@Wolfsquadkm17]

I cant believe i missed this race 😭💀

[@Cade33]

you missed out bro

[@Goomba966]

I’m sorry man😭

[@billdgen116]

What a race wow.

[@tloz171nfs]

Idk how its Larson when it looks like the rest of Buescher's car is ahead. I guess its the camera angle but still looks weird.

[@luannenickerson8046]

NASCAR favors Hendrick

[@woogiewoogie0012]

@@luannenickerson8046False. Hendrick and their drivers are just that good. Also you say this as if it changes the fact that Larson is clearly ahead by just that much at the line. That’s just racing coming down to the wire right there

[@schuylerschultz804]

@@luannenickerson8046 stop trying to spread baseless conspiracy theories and actually use the eyes God gave you. You might actually see what literally everyone else does. Larson clearly won

[@Mr.chavez275]

That’s insane🤯 5 wide!!!

[@boyfrmnewyork]

"Larson The Wheel Man"!!

[@7viewerlogic670]

Wow!

[@danreder2399]

Amazing race

[@cityborncountryraisedusa4604]

Awesome finish 👏

[@Oliverandsteven223]

And that was a crazy finish

[@DC-gk7ce]

Looked like a great race, to bad it isn't on FOX where the fans can watch it. Thanks to NASCAR for this youtube video.

[@VoodooDangerbird]

Best Cup race of 2024.

[@lloydbarnes7847]

I would have loved for Buesher to get the W but still awesome race and wild finish 🎉

[@joeyweinstock2272]

2024 has had some good races

[@user-fc3ki3gb7u]

Chevrolet rules Nascar Cup Series

[@ricardobjj24]

We've been getting some great races this year. The Next Gen car does way better with these types of tracks

[@jefferyhyatt8429]

It's obvious where and when these cars perform the best....at night, and on mile 1/2's....Charlotte, Atlanta, Kansas and I bet anywhere else at night on these types of tracks as well.

[@aiwash2766]

Kansas and Charlotte are the two BEST race tracks in the calendar and it’s not even close

[@grayson1126]

Darlington, bristol, Daytona, and talladega have entered the chat

[@Caterpillarjon]

Yep, Charlotte needs to dump the Roval and go back to the Oval track for the fall race.

[@11co5955]

Damn I'm sad I missed this one live

[@craphittingthefan2360]

0.001 is so close to a tie.

[@BarryMcockiner-no8qd]

@NASCAR what a race!! can't wait for darlington and North Wilkesboro hope SVG can win some races

[@andrewb8017]

Too bad that wasn’t on free tv. NASCAR could have gained some new fans.

[@brianlhughes]

great finish! I like Kansas

[@luv2smell]

How do you decide a tie at the line?

[@treehouse98]

birthday race is quite impressive

[@chrisspbacon_]

Nobody talking about Kyle going from 21st to 8th in 2 laps. Helluva driver

[@huongtrinh8609]

Thank you1

[@gofurself27]

Does the start finish line look uneven or is it me?

[@DavidMiller-ib3nf]

The paint does look pretty jacked up. But definitely not enough to change the winner.

[@robertanderson2898]

It was definitely uneven. I'm not sure it affected the timing/scoring loops or not, but if it did it's a B.S. win for Larson.

[@ShaunZimmerman668]

It was Def messed up. And if u look at it the line is thicker at Larson and whether it is straight or not It looks like 17 I'd ahead regardless. They it goes by timing and scoring but timing had 17 ahead till they changed it? I still think it was 17 and I guess the chevy has a longer splitter cause 17 car Def ahead but splitter is longer on parsons car!

[@donaldhicks6653]

It's looks uneven on tv.

[@hmsfan9]

Yes it's uneven they don't go by the line it goes by electronic scoring at 8k frames per second

[@StreamlineProductions5545]

First one of my favorite drivers wins a nail bitter at one of my favorite tracks just 3 days before my birthday then another one of my favorite drivers wins at one of my favorite tracks just after may 4th. Wow

[@obsidian....]

Wow

[@julianhultin6786]

Kyle bush went from 22nd to 8th in 2 laps

[@lmq9516]

As a Byron fan I found myself pulling for Buescher for majority of the race. RFK will win one if not more this season, they’ve been right there multiple times.

[@Jerry-up8bk]

Keselowskis WAY Overdue!

[@jimd3323]

I pull for Hendrick Motorsports!

[@user-fc3ki3gb7u]

@@jimd3323 Hendrick Motor Sports is #1

[@chrisw443]

Man this and darlington. With atlanta right behind. We'll be talking about this for 20 years.

[@xXpyroMan1acXx]

Nascar needs high speed cameras at start/finish..

[@jokool_aid]

Man I gotta go to a Kansas race one of these days. What a race!

[@TerisFort]

From Kahne To Larson. Team#5!©️

[@luannenickerson8046]

Only Kasey isn't racist.

[@schuylerschultz804]

Don't listen to the whiners/haters. Their judgement's clouded by hate-fueled bias.

[@bobwhitebread1887]

NASCAR is turning into F 1 where the teams with the most money wins all the time.

[@JBCAmerica]

2nd hottest ticket in NASCAR only behind Atlanta, let’s go🔥, BTW greatest race ever tbh

[@peterdoucet7974]

All those who wanted something 'INSANE!'...you all got what you wanted. Worth waiting through a 3-hour rain delay for.

[@calummccreath2345]

What do the lines on the track mean?

[@daysofrichie]

Now that we see how fantastic this car is on the 1.5s let’s get rid of some of the short track dates and get Chicagoland back on the schedule and a second Charlotte oval date!

[@Donvon2.0]

HELL YEAH LARSON WON

[@user-fc3ki3gb7u]

Absolutely 💯

[@RenanBorges96]

Man, not I'm not only sorry for Chris Buescher, but for Ford at all. 3 photo finishes this season, Ford lost all of them. It's rather sad, just like smelling some good brisket at a barbecue and not having a single bite of it. I'd rather see the fords in dead last, but not this way.

[@sagediamond3300]

And it’s and it’s, it’s too close to call! Too close to call!!

[@travisburton2948]

Best race of the year! My favorite driver one and the Ford curse continues 😂😂😂

[@user-fc3ki3gb7u]

Ford sucks

[@johnjacobs1625]

Go 5!!

[@wesdoug84]

I just came from this race. Awesome venue. Still can’t believe Larson won. Insanely close finish.

[@trekkiepro]

Holy 💩.

[@matthewjohnston1400]

Larson did an amazing job winning that race.

[@JamesMiller-lb3sk]

That race could not have been closer

[@MeawMao]

HOLY SMOKES, WHAT A FINISH!

[@BonnieBoi]

I never thought there would be a finish that would blow the Kurt Busch and Ricky Craven one out of the water, tho that finish is more memorable but this one for sure will be

[@anthonyshepard9606]

: This is a Lightning Mcqueen finish.

[@Oliverandsteven223]

I was there

[@revelare_xvii6269]

At this rate Nascar will have as many photo finishes as Max Verstappen will have 1st place finishes this year.😂

[@BraydenBunch58]

I Can’t Believe I Just Witnessed This……

[@anthonyhemric752]

I loved the race all the way through, but I think they need to check the splitter on Larson,s # 5 to me it looks a little longer at the time of the flag, but then is normal length after like when his car is in the winner circle. I hope I am wrong, because like I said what a race what a race. I loved every minute of it

[@n.h.420]

Are u a fkn idiot or what? So what ur sayin is Larsons splitter is set up so he can push a button to extend or retract his splitter whenever he wants in order to cheat and yet still have it be able to be hidden enough to make it through all the inspections not to mention all the people and officials crawling around the thing all weekend without anyone noticing..yet last week someone knocked a fin slightly out of place while pushing the thing onto the track which they not only noticed immediately but fked him over pretty good for.. huh? You must also be a flat earther who thinks Bush blew up the trade center and Nasa faked the moon landing right?..Give me a brake with that conspiracy theory BS..Your just so butt hurt your boy didnt win or hate Larson so much you'll throw any shit against the wall and hope it sticks..I swear to god it's not the cars ruining nascar it's the so called fans..what a friggen joke!!

[@kristinmoore4624]

You sound like a crazy person

[@f1david995]

11:51 You can clearly see Chevy has a longer one.

[@lijah._4k]

Make kansas the finale

[@angelroy1640]

Awesome finish. Heck yes Go Larson ❤

[@MahomeszProdz]

what a finish.