Podium finishers
- P1 · Kyle Larson · No. 5
- P2 · Alex Bowman · No. 48
- P3 · Joey Logano · No. 22
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2026 NASCAR Cup Series at World Wide Technology Raceway Results: Winner & Full Finishing Order — September 13
Kyle Larson won at World Wide Technology Raceway. See how the race was decided and review the supplied result details below.
Race date
3:00 PM ET
Local time
Winner
Kyle Larson
Car 5 · Chevrolet
Track
World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL
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NASCAR Cup Series at World Wide Technology Raceway 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
Joey Logano
Led 96 laps · finished P3.
Biggest mover
William Byron
Started P24, finished P4 · gained 20.
Field report
36 drivers in the result
10 listed as a retirement or non-running finish.
Race recap
Larson Conquers Gateway, Logano's Pole Effort Falls Short
How Kyle Larson won the NASCAR Cup Series at World Wide Technology Raceway
Kyle Larson drove from second on the grid to Victory Lane at World Wide Technology Raceway, leading 80 of 247 laps. Polesitter Joey Logano paced the field for a race-high 96 laps but settled for third. Alex Bowman finished second, with William Byron and Ross Chastain rounding out the top five. Larson's Chevrolet was the class of the field late, securing his first win of the 2026 season.
The decisive moment
Larson's 80 laps led proved decisive against Logano's 96, as the No. 5 Chevrolet controlled the final stage. Logano started first but could not convert track position into a win, finishing third. Larson's ability to lead when it mattered most separated him from the field.
What the result means
Larson's victory marks his first win in 29 starts this season, moving him to second in points, just nine behind the leader. The win provides crucial playoff momentum and validates the No. 5 team's speed heading into the final stretch.
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 at World Wide Technology Raceway results and full finishing order
Kyle Larson wins the NASCAR Cup Series at World Wide Technology Raceway
Started 2 · Led 80 laps · Earned 73 points
| Finish | Driver | Car | Mfr | Start | +/− | Laps | Led | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Larson 🏁 | 5 | Chevrolet | 2 | +1 | 247 | 80 | Running | 73 |
| 2 | Alex Bowman | 48 | Chevrolet | 11 | +9 | 247 | 0 | Running | 38 |
| 3 | Joey Logano | 22 | Ford | 1 | -2 | 247 | 96 | Running | 54 |
| 4 | William Byron | 24 | Chevrolet | 24 | +20 | 247 | 0 | Running | 33 |
| 5 | Ross Chastain | 1 | Chevrolet | 20 | +15 | 247 | 15 | Running | 32 |
| 6 | Austin Dillon | 3 | Chevrolet | 22 | +16 | 247 | 0 | Running | 31 |
| 7 | Connor Zilisch | 88 | Chevrolet | 19 | +12 | 247 | 0 | Running | 30 |
| 8 | Carson Hocevar | 77 | Chevrolet | 6 | -2 | 247 | 0 | Running | 34 |
| 9 | Denny Hamlin | 11 | Toyota | 10 | +1 | 247 | 0 | Running | 33 |
| 10 | Austin Cindric | 2 | Ford | 13 | +3 | 247 | 0 | Running | 27 |
| 11 | Cole Custer | 41 | Chevrolet | 26 | +15 | 247 | 0 | Running | 26 |
| 12 | Brad Keselowski | 6 | Ford | 23 | +11 | 247 | 55 | Running | 34 |
| 13 | Erik Jones | 43 | Toyota | 25 | +12 | 247 | 0 | Running | 24 |
| 14 | Bubba Wallace | 23 | Toyota | 7 | -7 | 247 | 0 | Running | 24 |
| 15 | John Hunter Nemechek | 42 | Toyota | 28 | +13 | 247 | 0 | Running | 22 |
| 16 | AJ Allmendinger | 16 | Chevrolet | 17 | +1 | 247 | 0 | Running | 21 |
| 17 | Ryan Preece | 60 | Ford | 14 | -3 | 247 | 0 | Running | 24 |
| 18 | Ty Gibbs | 54 | Toyota | 9 | -9 | 247 | 0 | Running | 21 |
| 19 | Christopher Bell | 20 | Toyota | 4 | -15 | 247 | 0 | Running | 27 |
| 20 | Michael McDowell | 71 | Chevrolet | 29 | +9 | 247 | 0 | Running | 17 |
| 21 | Austin Hill | 33 | Chevrolet | 27 | +6 | 247 | 0 | Running | 0 |
| 22 | Cody Ware | 51 | Chevrolet | 30 | +8 | 247 | 0 | Running | 15 |
| 23 | Shane van Gisbergen | 97 | Chevrolet | 35 | +12 | 247 | 0 | Running | 14 |
| 24 | Todd Gilliland | 34 | Ford | 34 | +10 | 247 | 0 | Running | 13 |
| 25 | Tyler Reddick | 45 | Toyota | 18 | -7 | 247 | 0 | Running | 15 |
| 26 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 47 | Chevrolet | 36 | +10 | 247 | 0 | Running | 11 |
| 27 | Chris Buescher | 17 | Ford | 21 | -6 | 237 | 0 | 10 laps down | 10 |
| 28 | Josh Berry | 21 | Ford | 16 | -12 | 231 | 1 | 16 laps down | 15 |
| 29 | Daniel Suarez | 7 | Chevrolet | 15 | -14 | 229 | 0 | 18 laps down | 8 |
| 30 | Ty Dillon | 10 | Chevrolet | 32 | +2 | 227 | 0 | 20 laps down | 7 |
| 31 | Chase Elliott | 9 | Chevrolet | 8 | -23 | 214 | 0 | 33 laps down | 12 |
| 32 | Chase Briscoe | 19 | Toyota | 5 | -27 | 213 | 0 | 34 laps down | 11 |
| 33 | Noah Gragson | 4 | Ford | 31 | -2 | 198 | 0 | 49 laps down | 4 |
| 34 | Riley Herbst | 35 | Toyota | 33 | -1 | 196 | 0 | 51 laps down | 3 |
| 35 | Ryan Blaney | 12 | Ford | 3 | -32 | 154 | 0 | 93 laps down | 16 |
| 36 | Zane Smith | 38 | Ford | 12 | -24 | 129 | 0 | 118 laps down | 1 |
Starting grid
NASCAR Cup Series at World Wide Technology Raceway starting lineup
2
Kyle Larson
Car 5 · Chevrolet
11
Alex Bowman
Car 48 · Chevrolet
1
Joey Logano
Car 22 · Ford
24
William Byron
Car 24 · Chevrolet
20
Ross Chastain
Car 1 · Chevrolet
22
Austin Dillon
Car 3 · Chevrolet
19
Connor Zilisch
Car 88 · Chevrolet
6
Carson Hocevar
Car 77 · Chevrolet
10
Denny Hamlin
Car 11 · Toyota
13
Austin Cindric
Car 2 · Ford
26
Cole Custer
Car 41 · Chevrolet
23
Brad Keselowski
Car 6 · Ford
25
Erik Jones
Car 43 · Toyota
7
Bubba Wallace
Car 23 · Toyota
28
John Hunter Nemechek
Car 42 · Toyota
17
AJ Allmendinger
Car 16 · Chevrolet
14
Ryan Preece
Car 60 · Ford
9
Ty Gibbs
Car 54 · Toyota
4
Christopher Bell
Car 20 · Toyota
29
Michael McDowell
Car 71 · Chevrolet
27
Austin Hill
Car 33 · Chevrolet
30
Cody Ware
Car 51 · Chevrolet
35
Shane van Gisbergen
Car 97 · Chevrolet
34
Todd Gilliland
Car 34 · Ford
18
Tyler Reddick
Car 45 · Toyota
36
Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
Car 47 · Chevrolet
21
Chris Buescher
Car 17 · Ford
16
Josh Berry
Car 21 · Ford
15
Daniel Suarez
Car 7 · Chevrolet
32
Ty Dillon
Car 10 · Chevrolet
8
Chase Elliott
Car 9 · Chevrolet
5
Chase Briscoe
Car 19 · Toyota
31
Noah Gragson
Car 4 · Ford
33
Riley Herbst
Car 35 · Toyota
3
Ryan Blaney
Car 12 · Ford
12
Zane Smith
Car 38 · Ford
Quick answers
NASCAR Cup Series at World Wide Technology Raceway FAQ
When is the NASCAR Cup Series at World Wide Technology Raceway?
The race is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2026. The green-flag time above converts automatically to your local timezone.
What time does the NASCAR Cup Series at World Wide Technology Raceway start?
The listed start is 3:00 PM ET; use the automatically converted time at the top of this page for your location.
What channel is the NASCAR Cup Series at World Wide Technology Raceway on?
The current broadcast listing is HBO Max, USA Net. Recheck near race day in case the network moves coverage.
Where is the NASCAR Cup Series at World Wide Technology Raceway?
The event is at World Wide Technology Raceway, Madison, IL. It is listed as a oval.
Who won the NASCAR Cup Series at World Wide Technology Raceway?
Kyle Larson won the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series at World Wide Technology Raceway. The decisive sequence and result context are summarized in the race recap above.
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