Cup Series Recap: 2021 Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube (Las Vegas Motor Speedway)
Kyle Larson secured a dominant victory, leading the final 98 laps with a net gain rating of 8.38. Brad Keselowski finished 2nd, showcasing effective passing, while notable performances came from Blaney and Jones.
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Kyle Larson had a standout performance, starting 3rd and finishing in 1st place. He led the last 98 laps and achieved an ARP of 3.26. His net gain rating was 8.38, indicating strong advancements throughout the race. Larson's dominant lead begins from lap 206, maintaining position till the end, resulting in a bonanza of leadership stats for his season.
Brad Keselowski started 10th and climbed to finish 2nd. His ARP was 3.63 and net gain rating of 7.57 shows effective passing. Keselowski led for 30 laps mid-race, demonstrating his prowess during green flag laps. Denny Hamlin showcased a consistent performance; despite leading for 65 laps, he finished 4th due to a late caution affecting his ARP of 4.55.
Despite a wild incident affecting Chase Elliott, who dropped from 8th to 13th after an early collision, other notable drivers include Ryan Blaney and Erik Jones. Blaney showed remarkable gains, moving from 26th to 5th with an ARP of 6.13, while Jones moved from 29th to 10th, highlighting significant advancements under the damaged vehicle policy.