Kyle Larson posted a rare Talladega top-five finish in Sunday's Cup Series Playoffs race, bolstering his postseason footing.

Kyle Larson emerged from his No. 5 Chevrolet with a beaming smile after completing 500 miles at Talladega Superspeedway, despite not taking the checkered flag. His fourth-place finish in Sunday’s YellaWood 500 ended a 14-race streak of finishes outside the top 10 at tracks where aerodynamic drafting tactics are crucial,

Chase Elliott finished 29th at Talladega and holds the final transfer spot going into Sunday's elimination race at the Roval on NBC.