Martin Truex Jr. closed to within one point of series leader Kyle Larson after Saturday night’s Cup race at Kentucky Speedway.
Larson has 710 points; Truex has 709.
Truex entered the race 18 points behind Larson but won both stages and the race to close on Larson. Kyle Busch is third in the standings, 101 points behind Larson. Kevin Harvick is fourth (111 points behind Larson) and Chase Elliott is fifth (150 points behind Larson).