Larson outlasts Elliott at Michigan again

BROOKLYN, Mich. – Kyle Larson took control on a restart with five laps remaining and raced to his second NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season, holding off Chase Elliott on Sunday at Michigan International Speedway. It was the third Cup win of Larson’s career - and second in a row at Michigan. Larson and Elliott also finished onetwo at MIS in August. Elliott was second in both Michigan races last year, and again this time. Joey Logano was third. Martin Truex Jr. won the first two stages of the race but finished sixth, ceding the points lead to Larson. Truex has 10 stage victories this year.