Latest NASCAR update says everything you need to know about Kyle Larson

Kyle Larson is the prohibitive favorite to win the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship, and for good reason.

By Asher Fair · Beyond the Flag

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Kyle Larson has emerged as a massive -1800 betting favorite to win the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship.
Larson extended his championship points lead to 73 points after securing a victory at Talladega Superspeedway.
Larson's -1800 odds mark the shortest championship odds recorded in the Cup Series since Jimmie Johnson in 2013.

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Kyle Larson has become the overwhelming favorite to win the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship following his victory at Talladega Superspeedway. The win allowed Larson to extend his lead in the standings to 73 points over his nearest rivals with only two races left in the season.

Larson is now listed at -1800 odds on DraftKings Sportsbook, representing the shortest title odds for any Cup Series driver since 2013. Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, and Chase Briscoe trail as distant contenders heading into the upcoming race at Martinsville Speedway.

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