NASCAR Talladega race live updates
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Becoming one of the 16 drivers to make the NASCAR playoffs is a massive accomplishment and the mark of a successful season. But to reach this point in the playoffs, it takes more than simply being a winning driver and a winning race team.
William Byron has the race lead in the South Point 400 at the NASCAR Las Vegas race. Byron passed Todd Gilliland, who pitted to give up the lead. Byron is ahead of Tyler Reddick, Kyle Larson and Chase Briscoe, who had a long pit stop that has kept him from maintaining the lead.