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Kyle Larson leads opening Cup practice at Kentucky

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 presented by Walmart - Practice

SPARTA, KY - JULY 13: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Credit One Bank Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 presented by Walmart at Kentucky Speedway on July 13, 2018 in Sparta, Kentucky. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

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SPARTA, Kentucky - Kyle Larson posted the fastest lap in Friday’s opening Cup practice at Kentucky Speedway.

Larson went 185.867 mph. He was followed by Ryan Blaney (184.653 mph), Joey Logano (184.300), Kyle Busch (183.955) and Martin Truex Jr. (183.892).

Daytona winner Erik Jones was eighth on the speed chart at 183.455 mph. He ran 36 laps, more than any other driver.

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Final Cup practice will be from 2 - 2:50 p.m. ET on NBCSN.