Denny Hamlin finished fourth and reflected on the costly late-race mistake, vowing to learn from it.

In a dramatic Kansas Speedway finish, Tyler Reddick overtook Kyle Larson on the final overtime lap to win the NASCAR Cup Series race, marking Reddick as the season’s fourth driver to win five of the first nine races and the first to reach that tally since Dale Earnhardt in 1987.

Stage results showed Hamlin leading early in Stage 3, with Christopher Bell (Denny Bell) taking the mid-stage lead before Hamlin reclaimed the top spot after a late pit cycle.

Larson won Stage 2, Hamlin won Stage 1, and the final results had Larson finishing second to Reddick, with Bubba Wallace among the top finishers.

The race’s final results section was noted as pending updates, signaling a complete results table would follow after publication.

Kyle Busch ended 35th due to handling issues and tire wear, with his team focusing on learning from the race for Talladega.

The recap includes notable incidents and stage-by-stage strategy notes, as well as related results and accompanying photos.

Austin Dillon finished 16th, citing a balance issue that oscillated between tight and loose, with the team making adjustments and persisting.

The story features video highlights, post-race interviews, and reactions, offering a cinema-like recap of the late-lap drama.

The green flag was scheduled for about 1:19 p.m. CT on Sunday, with FOX on TV and MRN on radio.

Fans could stream or watch in-car feeds via the FOX One app and NASCAR.com, with additional options through in-car cams on HBO Max (subscription required) and SiriusXM on Channel 90.

AJ Allmendinger finished 31st after a late restart miscue, acknowledging he could have handled the situation better despite early competitive pace.