FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 17: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 17, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

At-track photos: 2021 Texas playoff weekend

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 17: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 DEX Imaging Ford, leads the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 17, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 12 DEX Imaging Ford, leads the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 17: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Craftsman Toyota, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 17, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 Craftsman Toyota, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 17: Ryan Newman, driver of the #6 Violet Defense Ford, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 17, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Newman, driver of the No. 6 Violet Defense Ford, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 17: A general view of the start of the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 17, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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A wide view of the start of the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 17: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Columbia Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 17, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/23XI Racing via Getty Images)

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Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 Columbia Toyota, races during Stage 1 of the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 17: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, leads Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Interstate Batteries Toyota, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Craftsman Toyota, to the green flag to start the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 17, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 17: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Craftsman Toyota, lead the field on a pace lap prior to the the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 17, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 Craftsman Toyota, lead the field on a pace lap prior to the the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 17: NFL Hall of Famers Tony Dorsett (L) and Tim Brown give the command to start engine prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 17, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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NFL Hall of Famers Tony Dorsett (L) and Tim Brown give the command to start engine prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 17: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Columbia Toyota, meets with NFL Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 17, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 Columbia Toyota, meets with NFL Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 17: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Off Road Chevrolet, (C) poses for photos with NFL Hall of Famers Tony Dorsett (L) and Tim Brown prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 17, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Austin Dillon, driver of the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Off Road Chevrolet, (C) poses for photos with NFL Hall of Famers Tony Dorsett (L) and Tim Brown prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: John H. Nemechek, driver of the #54 Romco Equipment Toyota,celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 335 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 16, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 54 Romco Equipment Toyota, poses for photos in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 335 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: John H. Nemechek, driver of the #54 Romco Equipment Toyota, speaks on a cell phone in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 335 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 16, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 54 Romco Equipment Toyota, celebrates with his crew in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 335 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: John H. Nemechek, driver of the #54 Romco Equipment Toyota, fist bumps an official after receiving the checkered flag for winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 335 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 16, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the #54 Romco Equipment Toyota, fist-bumps an official after receiving the checkered flag for winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 335 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: John H. Nemechek, driver of the #54 Romco Equipment Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 335 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 16, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 54 Romco Equipment Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 335 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: John H. Nemechek, driver of the #54 Romco Equipment Toyota, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 335 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 16, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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John Hunter Nemechek takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 335 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: Noah Gragson, driver of the #9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/BRCC Chevrolet, and AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Andy's Frozen Custard Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 335 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 16, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/BRCC Chevrolet, and AJ Allmendinger, driver of the No. 16 Andy's Frozen Custard Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 335 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Andy's Frozen Custard Chevrolet, and Austin Cindric, driver of the #22 Snap On Ford, lead the field during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 335 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 16, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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AJ Allmendinger, driver of the No. 16 Andy's Frozen Custard Chevrolet, and Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 22 Snap On Ford, lead the field during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 335 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: Ryan Sieg, driver of the #39 CMR Construction and Roofing/A-Game Ford, spins after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 335 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 16, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Sieg, driver of the No. 39 CMR Construction and Roofing/A-Game Ford, spins after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 335 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: The pit crew of the #16 Andy's Frozen Custard Chevrolet, driven by AJ Allmendinger leap into action during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 335 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 16, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The pit crew of the No. 16 Andy's Frozen Custard Chevrolet, driven by AJ Allmendinger, leap into action during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 335 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Andy's Frozen Custard Chevrolet, Daniel Hemric, driver of the #18 Craftsman Toyota, Austin Cindric, driver of the #22 Snap On Ford, Justin Haley, driver of the #11 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, and Noah Gragson, driver of the #9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/BRCC Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 335 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 16, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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AJ Allmendinger, driver of the No. 16 Andy's Frozen Custard Chevrolet, Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 18 Craftsman Toyota, Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 22 Snap On Ford, Justin Haley, driver of the No. 11 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, and Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/BRCC Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 335 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: Austin Cindric, driver of the #22 Snap On Ford, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 335 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 16, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 22 Snap On Ford, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 335 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: (L-R) Alex Labbe, driver of the #36 Can-Am Chevrolet, Josh Williams, driver of the #92 WORKPRO Tools Chevrolet, Jeremy Clements, driver of the #51 Straitline Chevrolet, and Myatt Snider, driver of the #2 Crosley Furniture Chevrolet, walk the grid prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 335 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 16, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Alex Labbe, driver of the No. 36 Can-Am Chevrolet, Josh Williams, driver of the No. 92 WORKPRO Tools Chevrolet, Jeremy Clements, driver of the No. 51 Straitline Chevrolet, and Myatt Snider, driver of the No. 2 Crosley Furniture Chevrolet, walk the grid prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 335 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: Honorary pace car driver, actor Justin Hartley prepares for his pace car ride prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 335 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 16, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Honorary pace-car driver and actor Justin Hartley prepares for his ride prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy's Frozen Custard 335 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 17: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Craftsman Toyota, and Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 17, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 Craftsman Toyota, and Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, battle for position during the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 17: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, and William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet,lead the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 17, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Cars race for position during a restart in the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 17: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Interstate Batteries Toyota, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 17, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 Interstate Batteries Toyota, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 17: Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 17, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 17: Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #21 Menards/Atlas/Mohawk Ford, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 17, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the No. 21 Menards/Atlas/Mohawk Ford, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 17: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 AAA Insurance Ford, Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Kelley Blue Book Chevrolet, and Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Interstate Batteries Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 17, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 AAA Insurance Ford, Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Kelley Blue Book Chevrolet, and Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 Interstate Batteries Toyota, battle for position during the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 17: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 17, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, cheers with the fans after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 17: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 17, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates with his crew in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, pumps his first in Vctory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, poses with the trophy in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.