It's all over but the dog and pony show as Kyle Larson nears third Cup
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Key Points:
- Kyle Larson holds a commanding 67-point lead over Christopher Bell and 70 points over Denny Hamlin heading into the final NASCAR Cup Series race, needing only nine points to clinch the championship.
- Larson's ninth-place finish at Martinsville, despite losing a lap early and scoring no stage points, along with Bell and Hamlin's struggles, has effectively sealed the championship outcome.
- Both Hamlin and Bell have acknowledged that their championship hopes are over, with Bell attributing his loss to earlier races rather than the Martinsville event.
- Hendrick Motorsports president Jeff Andrews praised the team's resilience and unity after a challenging season start, highlighting their return to championship form.
- Crew chief Cliff Daniels emphasized the importance of maintaining their current preparation and focus for the final race to secure the title for Larson and Hendrick Motorsports.
