PLAYOFFS 12: WHO’S HOT AFTER VEGAS

Kyle Larson. The No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports driver won Stage 1, earning yet another playoff point to

add to his already large total (now at 47). Larson also led a second-best 96 laps around the 1.5-mile Nevada track.

Kyle Busch. The No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota driver finished third after placing second in both of the stages. Busch entered the race fifth in the standings and only further

padded his cushion on the elimination line.