He started on the pole, won both stages, earned the bonus point for the fastest lap of the race, led 221 of 267 laps and took the points lead. Larson’s victory was his third of the season, the earliest he has scored three wins in a Cup season.

Former NASCAR crew chief Steve Letarte has compared the in-form Kyle Larson with Jimmie Johnson after his recent spell of dominance in the Cup Series. Hendrick Motorsports driver Larson claimed his second win in four races at Kansas Speedway last weekend to climb to the top spot in the drivers’ standings.

"Have yourself a weekend, @kylelarsonracin. 😮‍💨," NASCAR wrote. The graphics that came with the post also shared that the 221 laps led by Larson in the race were the most ever in the history of the speedway.