Only a few teams are at the top of the NASCAR 2025 Cup Series title conversation. One of them is inevitably Hendrick Motorsports, the mammoth that has foraged bountiful wins with its bright tusks. Kyle Larson and William Byron are at those tips, having won five victories in total. Chase Elliott is right behind, shining with his Atlanta victory and flawless consistency. Despite his winless regular season, Alex Bowman also entered the playoffs. But the challenges ahead are no less tough.

NASCAR enters the postseason with the Southern 500, a race where all HMS drivers have a good history. Both Kyle Larson and William Byron have a win at Darlington, with Larson having led 1,048 laps in 15 starts there. Chase Elliott finished 12th or better in his last five starts, and Alex Bowman finished 8th

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