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Larson, Bowman start from rear, car chiefs ejected

Jessica Ruffin | NASCAR Digital Media

Busch Pole winner Kyle Larson started Sunday's Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race from the rear after his No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet failed pre-race inspection three times. Alex Bowman, who qualified 15th, was in a similar position after his No. 88 Chevrolet also failed three times. He also started from the rear. Both teams also had their car chiefs ejected -- David L. Bryant on the No. 42 and Austin R. Konetski with the No. 88. In addition, both teams will have to serve a 30-minute hold for the first practice next weekend at Kansas Speedway. Austin Dillon's No. 3 car also started from the back for having a non-compliant splitter.