Podium finishers
- P1 · Kyle Larson · No. 5
- P2 · William Byron · No. 24
- P3 · Ricky Stenhouse Jr. · No. 47
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2026 YellaWood 500 Results: Winner & Full Finishing Order — October 25
Kyle Larson won at Talladega Superspeedway. See how the race was decided and review the supplied result details below.
Race date
2:00 PM ET
Local time
Winner
Kyle Larson
Car 5 · Chevrolet
Track
Talladega Superspeedway
Talladega, AL
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Post-race snapshot
YellaWood 500 race results: podium, biggest mover and laps led
The quickest way for NASCAR fans to read the result before opening the full finishing order.
Most laps led
Chris Buescher
Led 53 laps · finished P32.
Biggest mover
Todd Gilliland
Started P35, finished P7 · gained 28.
Field report
40 drivers in the result
26 listed as a retirement or non-running finish.
Race recap
Larson Conquers Talladega: YellaWood 500 Statistical Breakdown
How Kyle Larson won the YellaWood 500
Kyle Larson won the YellaWood 500 at Talladega, starting 10th and leading 23 laps en route to 71 points. William Byron finished second after starting 17th, while Ricky Stenhouse Jr. came from 24th to third. Chris Buescher led the most laps with 53 but finished 32nd, six laps down. Larson completed all 189 laps, as did the top 14 finishers. The race saw 40 starters, with only the top 14 on the lead lap.
The decisive moment
Larson's 23 laps led proved decisive compared to runner-up Byron's zero laps led. Despite starting seven positions behind Byron, Larson gained nine spots to win, while Byron gained 15 spots but could not lead a lap. Chris Buescher's race-high 53 laps led ended in a 32nd-place finish, six laps down, highlighting the volatility of superspeedway racing.
What the result means
Larson's third win of 2026 and 71 points reinforce his position atop the standings with 2,441 points. The victory adds to his playoff resume as the series heads toward the championship finale. Byron's runner-up finish narrows the gap, but Larson remains the driver to beat.
Race outcome and turning point checked against ESPN Core structured race results. The table below is maintained from the race results feed.
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NASCAR Cup Series Highlights | 2026 Talladega Superspeedway
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NASCAR Cup Series 2026: Chase race at Talladega Superspeedway | EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS
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FINAL LAPS: A Drive for the Ages at Talladega
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YellaWood 500 results and full finishing order
Kyle Larson wins the YellaWood 500
Started 10 · Led 23 laps · Earned 71 points
| Finish | Driver | Car | Mfr | Start | +/− | Laps | Led | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Larson 🏁 | 5 | Chevrolet | 10 | +9 | 189 | 23 | Running | 71 |
| 2 | William Byron | 24 | Chevrolet | 17 | +15 | 189 | 0 | Running | 47 |
| 3 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 47 | Chevrolet | 24 | +21 | 189 | 9 | Running | 34 |
| 4 | Ross Chastain | 1 | Chevrolet | 15 | +11 | 189 | 0 | Running | 33 |
| 5 | Cole Custer | 41 | Chevrolet | 20 | +15 | 189 | 0 | Running | 32 |
| 6 | Carson Hocevar | 77 | Chevrolet | 26 | +20 | 189 | 0 | Running | 31 |
| 7 | Todd Gilliland | 34 | Ford | 35 | +28 | 189 | 6 | Running | 30 |
| 8 | Denny Hamlin | 11 | Toyota | 9 | +1 | 189 | 0 | Running | 29 |
| 9 | Alex Bowman | 48 | Chevrolet | 7 | -2 | 189 | 0 | Running | 28 |
| 10 | Michael McDowell | 71 | Chevrolet | 23 | +13 | 189 | 0 | Running | 27 |
| 11 | Austin Dillon | 3 | Chevrolet | 12 | +1 | 189 | 0 | Running | 26 |
| 12 | Josh Berry | 21 | Ford | 21 | +9 | 189 | 8 | Running | 25 |
| 13 | Ryan Preece | 60 | Ford | 19 | +6 | 189 | 23 | Running | 33 |
| 14 | Austin Hill | 33 | Chevrolet | 2 | -12 | 189 | 6 | Running | 0 |
| 15 | Ty Dillon | 10 | Chevrolet | 30 | +15 | 188 | 0 | 1 lap down | 22 |
| 16 | Cody Ware | 51 | Chevrolet | 11 | -5 | 188 | 9 | 1 lap down | 21 |
| 17 | Ty Gibbs | 54 | Toyota | 8 | -9 | 188 | 0 | 1 lap down | 20 |
| 18 | Daniel Suarez | 7 | Chevrolet | 13 | -5 | 188 | 0 | 1 lap down | 19 |
| 19 | Zane Smith | 38 | Ford | 31 | +12 | 187 | 0 | 2 laps down | 18 |
| 20 | Noah Gragson | 4 | Ford | 39 | +19 | 186 | 0 | 3 laps down | 17 |
| 21 | Joey Gase | 44 | Chevrolet | 38 | +17 | 186 | 0 | 3 laps down | 0 |
| 22 | Bubba Wallace | 23 | Toyota | 25 | +3 | 185 | 0 | 4 laps down | 15 |
| 23 | Gray Gaulding | 66 | Ford | 40 | +17 | 185 | 5 | 4 laps down | 0 |
| 24 | Brad Keselowski | 6 | Ford | 22 | -2 | 184 | 12 | 5 laps down | 21 |
| 25 | Daniel Dye | 78 | Chevrolet | 36 | +11 | 184 | 1 | 5 laps down | 0 |
| 26 | Riley Herbst | 35 | Toyota | 14 | -12 | 183 | 2 | 6 laps down | 16 |
| 27 | Austin Cindric | 2 | Ford | 28 | +1 | 183 | 0 | 6 laps down | 18 |
| 28 | Erik Jones | 43 | Toyota | 29 | +1 | 183 | 6 | 6 laps down | 11 |
| 29 | Connor Zilisch | 88 | Chevrolet | 3 | -26 | 183 | 0 | 6 laps down | 12 |
| 30 | Shane van Gisbergen | 97 | Chevrolet | 4 | -26 | 183 | 0 | 6 laps down | 10 |
| 31 | AJ Allmendinger | 16 | Chevrolet | 37 | +6 | 183 | 0 | 6 laps down | 6 |
| 32 | Chris Buescher | 17 | Ford | 5 | -27 | 183 | 53 | 6 laps down | 20 |
| 33 | Chase Briscoe | 19 | Toyota | 1 | -32 | 183 | 0 | 6 laps down | 16 |
| 34 | Joey Logano | 22 | Ford | 16 | -18 | 183 | 23 | 6 laps down | 15 |
| 35 | Christopher Bell | 20 | Toyota | 6 | -29 | 177 | 3 | 12 laps down | 2 |
| 36 | Chase Elliott | 9 | Chevrolet | 18 | -18 | 147 | 0 | 42 laps down | 2 |
| 37 | Tyler Reddick | 45 | Toyota | 33 | -4 | 137 | 0 | 52 laps down | 1 |
| 38 | Ryan Blaney | 12 | Ford | 27 | -11 | 131 | 0 | 58 laps down | 4 |
| 39 | John Hunter Nemechek | 42 | Toyota | 32 | -7 | 131 | 0 | 58 laps down | 1 |
| 40 | Casey Mears | 62 | Chevrolet | 34 | -6 | 131 | 0 | 58 laps down | 1 |
Starting grid
YellaWood 500 starting lineup
10
Kyle Larson
Car 5 · Chevrolet
17
William Byron
Car 24 · Chevrolet
24
Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
Car 47 · Chevrolet
15
Ross Chastain
Car 1 · Chevrolet
20
Cole Custer
Car 41 · Chevrolet
26
Carson Hocevar
Car 77 · Chevrolet
35
Todd Gilliland
Car 34 · Ford
9
Denny Hamlin
Car 11 · Toyota
7
Alex Bowman
Car 48 · Chevrolet
23
Michael McDowell
Car 71 · Chevrolet
12
Austin Dillon
Car 3 · Chevrolet
21
Josh Berry
Car 21 · Ford
19
Ryan Preece
Car 60 · Ford
2
Austin Hill
Car 33 · Chevrolet
30
Ty Dillon
Car 10 · Chevrolet
11
Cody Ware
Car 51 · Chevrolet
8
Ty Gibbs
Car 54 · Toyota
13
Daniel Suarez
Car 7 · Chevrolet
31
Zane Smith
Car 38 · Ford
39
Noah Gragson
Car 4 · Ford
38
Joey Gase
Car 44 · Chevrolet
25
Bubba Wallace
Car 23 · Toyota
40
Gray Gaulding
Car 66 · Ford
22
Brad Keselowski
Car 6 · Ford
36
Daniel Dye
Car 78 · Chevrolet
14
Riley Herbst
Car 35 · Toyota
28
Austin Cindric
Car 2 · Ford
29
Erik Jones
Car 43 · Toyota
3
Connor Zilisch
Car 88 · Chevrolet
4
Shane van Gisbergen
Car 97 · Chevrolet
37
AJ Allmendinger
Car 16 · Chevrolet
5
Chris Buescher
Car 17 · Ford
1
Chase Briscoe
Car 19 · Toyota
16
Joey Logano
Car 22 · Ford
6
Christopher Bell
Car 20 · Toyota
18
Chase Elliott
Car 9 · Chevrolet
33
Tyler Reddick
Car 45 · Toyota
27
Ryan Blaney
Car 12 · Ford
32
John Hunter Nemechek
Car 42 · Toyota
34
Casey Mears
Car 62 · Chevrolet
Quick answers
YellaWood 500 FAQ
When is the YellaWood 500?
The race is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026. The green-flag time above converts automatically to your local timezone.
What time does the YellaWood 500 start?
The listed start is 2:00 PM ET; use the automatically converted time at the top of this page for your location.
What channel is the YellaWood 500 on?
The current broadcast listing is HBO Max, NBC. Recheck near race day in case the network moves coverage.
Where is the YellaWood 500?
The event is at Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega, AL. It is listed as a superspeedway.
Who won the YellaWood 500?
Kyle Larson won the 2026 YellaWood 500. The decisive sequence and result context are summarized in the race recap above.
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