He started on the pole, won both stages, earned the bonus point for the fastest lap of the race, led 221 of 267 laps and took the points lead. Larson’s victory was his third of the season, the earliest he has scored three wins in a Cup season.

"Have yourself a weekend, @kylelarsonracin. 😮‍💨," NASCAR wrote. The graphics that came with the post also shared that the 221 laps led by Larson in the race were the most ever in the history of the speedway.

Kyle Larson’s win at Kansas Speedway in front of a sparse crowd was a great example of the fundamental problem NASCAR faces as it navigates the 2020s and beyond.