NASCAR's 500-lap Bristol Night Race on Saturday has left fans in an uproar, and race winner Kyle Larson has responded to the criticism. The driver led an astonishing 462 out of 500 laps, securing a 7.

Martin Truex Jr., Brad Keselowski, Ty Gibbs and Harrison Burton were eliminated from the playoffs. Chase Briscoe earned the final transfer spot. Gibbs finished 11 points behind Briscoe. Truex was 21 points behind Briscoe. Keselowski was 37 points below the cutline. Burton was 54 points below the cutline.

NASCAR has trimmed the playoffs to the Round of 12 following a dominant Bristol race by Kyle Larson. Larson led 462 laps to collect win No. 5 of the 2024 season Saturday night in the Bass Pro Shops Night Race. It helped him advance to the next portion of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.