The Latest: Kyle Busch wins 1st stage of NASCAR race in NH

LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — The Latest on NASCAR’s Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (all times local):

4:20 p.m.

Kyle Busch has won the first stage of NASCAR’s Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Busch started second on Sunday and led the pack in his No. 18 Toyota for 61 of the 75 laps to claim the 10 bonus points for winning the opening stage.

Erik Jones, Busch’s teammate with Joe Gibbs Racing, was second, Aric Almirola was third and Clint Bowyer took fourth in the stage. Pole sitter Brad Keselowski finished fifth.

Busch’s stage win was his seventh of the season, tying him with Cup Series points leader Joey Logano for the most this season.

The only caution in the first stage came after Austin Dillon bumped the wall on the 45th lap.

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