Kyle Larson claims NASCAR Cup win in rain-delayed race at Watkins Glen

Kyle Larson beat Hendrick Motorsports teammate Chase Elliott on a restart with five laps to go and won the weather-delayed NASCAR Cup race at Watkins Glen International on Sunday.

Elliott had control of the race late, but a caution gave Larson a chance and he took advantage, moving Elliott to the left coming out of the first turn and pulling away for a weekend Xfinity-Cup sweep.

AJ Allmendinger was second, Joey Logano third. Elliott fourth and Daniel Suárez fifth.

“I did what I felt I needed to do to get the win. I knew that was my only opportunity to get by him, I'm not proud of it,” said Larson, who won for just the second time this season. "The restarts kept me in it. It's good to get another win. Hopefully, it will build some momentum."

The race began on rain tires with a single-file start and pole-sitter Elliott was passed early by Michael McDowell, who started third. But strategy played out as the race wore on with Elliott, Larson, and McDowell, all on a two-stop strategy around the 2.45-mile natural terrain layout, holding the upper hand.