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Staff picks for Kansas Cup race

59th Annual DAYTONA 500

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 26: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford, (L) and Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Bass Pro Shops/TRACKER BOATS Toyota, are introduced onstage during the 59th Annual DAYTONA 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 26, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

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Here’s a look at who the NBC Sports staff is picking to win tonight’s NASCAR Cup race at Kansas Speedway.

Nate Ryan

Kyle Busch. I feel less certain about his chances in this race than at any point during this crusade. Which probably means he will score a surprise breakthrough.

Dustin Long

Martin Truex Jr. completes the task he failed to do at this track in this event last year.

Daniel McFadin

Kyle Larson continues establishing himself with a standout day on an intermediate track.

Jerry Bonkowski

Youth will be served in Saturday night’s race. I’m picking Chase Elliott to win, but also watch out for Ryan Blaney. It could be an exciting 1-2 finish between those two young guns.