NASCAR Power Rankings: Kyle Larson Red-Hot After Kansas Win

Sep 27, 2026; Kansas City, Kansas, USA;NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) circles the track with the checkered flag after winning the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway.Scott Sewell-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectWhile Denny Hamlin was the undisputed favorite to win the NASCAR Cup Series championship heading into the Chase, it is clear that Kyle Larson, the defending and two-time series champion, is the guy now expected to win it all. After going 51 races without a win