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A leader is separating from the pack in the NASCAR Cup Series standings.
Kyle Larson enters Sunday's Federated Auto Parts 400 on pole position, while current points leader Chase Elliott starts from 23rd. Elliott, though, holds a somewhat commanding lead over the field, with 847 points entering today's race: His four wins and eight top-five finishes have helped push him above second place, where Ryan Blaney (728 points) currently sits.
Larson, currently in fifth place, has some short history on the short track at Richmond. Earlier in the year, he finished fifth in the 2022 Toyota Owners 400 at the Richmond, and he finished sixth in the 2021 edition of the Federated Auto Parts 400. That history could bode well for another top finish, to keep him in the championship hunt.
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The 2022 NASCAR season is entering the championship laps. The Sporting News will be tracking live updates, highlights and more from Sunday's race at Richmond.
(All times Eastern)
3:30 p.m.: Ross Chastain in the lead through 20 laps, following by Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin and William Byron. Brad Keselowski rounds out the top five.
'@JoeyLogano is on the move!Check out this restart that saw him go four-wide around the outside. #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/llTupF20iD— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC)
3:20 p.m.: Already a caution flag after Tyler Reddick spins out on Lap 5. No damage.
3:15 p.m.: Drivers, start your engines.
Fired up and ready to roll at @richmondraceway.📺 @USA_Network pic.twitter.com/b4EA4DmQS2— NASCAR (@NASCAR)
The Federated Auto Parts 400 will be broadcast live on USA Network in the U.S., while Canadian viewers will be able to track the action on TSN5.
Rick Allen will reprise his role as lap-by-lap broadcaster, while Cup Series veterans Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Burton will offer occasional musings from the booth. They'll be joined by Daytona 500-winning crew chief Steve Letarte to round off the coverage.
Those looking for a stream can find the race on Peacock or fuboTV, which offers a free trial.
Larson has a decent record at Richmond Raceway, with seven top-10 finishes in his career at the 0.75-mile track, including a victory in 2017.
Larson finished fifth in last year's race, a solid showing considering he started 21st.
Here is the complete starting lineup for Sunday's Federated Auto Parts 400:
