TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 13: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Credit One Bank Chevrolet, stands by his car during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 13, 2018 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

‘2-mile Kyle’: Kyle Larson’s recent history at Auto Club, Michigan

By Staff Report | Published: March 15, 2019 8

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Kyle Larson, a five-time winner in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, has seen four of those celebrations occur at a 2-mile track. As such, the Chip Ganassi Racing driver has earned the nickname '2-Mile Kyle'. Take a look at Larson's recent history at Michigan International Speedway and this weekend's Auto Club Speedway.

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BROOKLYN, MI - JUNE 08: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Credit One Bank Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Firekeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 8, 2018 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Date: 8/12/18

Track: Michigan

Start: 17th

Finish: 17th

Stage 1: 33rd

Stage 2: 10th

Average running position: 18.18

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BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 11: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 DC Solar Chevrolet, gets into his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Consmers Energy 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 11, 2018 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Date: 6/10/18

Track: Michigan

Start: 26th

Finish: 28th

Stage 1: 2nd

Stage 2: 31st

Average running position: 17.74

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 17: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 DC Solar Chevrolet, climbs into his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 17, 2018 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Date: 3/18/18

Track: Auto Club

Start: 3rd

Finish: 2nd

Stage 1: 6th

Stage 2: 8th

Average running position: 6.02

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BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 13: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, affixes the winner's decal on his car after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 13, 2017 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Date: 8/13/17

Track: Michigan

Start: 9th

Finish: 1st

Stage 1: 9th

Stage 2: 8th

Average running position: 8.86

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BROOKLYN, MI - JUNE 18: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Cars 3/Target Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 18, 2017 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Date: 6/18/17

Track: Michigan

Start: 1st

Finish: 1st

Stage 1: 2nd

Stage 2: 3rd

Average running position: 2.42

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FONTANA, CA - MARCH 26: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 26, 2017 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Date: 3/26/17

Track: Auto Club

Start: 1st

Finish: 1st

Stage 1: 1st

Stage 2: 2nd

Average running position: 1.73

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BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 28: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 28, 2016 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Date: 8/28/16

Track: Michigan

Start: 12th

Finish: 1st

Stage 1: N/A

Stage 2: N/A

Average running position: 6.23