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“Don’t Pitch a Fit”- NASCAR Pundit Warns Fans as Chase Revival Sets Up Early Kyle Larson Clinch

Only two races remain in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. With 73 points separating the Top 2, reigning champion and championship leader Kyle Larson already has one hand on the trophy. The next race of the campaign is at…

By Dhruv George · Essentially Sports

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Pundit David Styles warned fans not to complain if Kyle Larson clinches the Cup Series title early at Martinsville.
Larson holds a 73-point championship lead with only two races remaining in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.
Doug Rice estimated an 85% probability that Larson secures the championship before the season finale at Homestead-Miami.

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NASCAR pundit David Styles warned fans not to complain if Kyle Larson clinches the Cup Series championship early at Martinsville under the revived Chase format. Larson holds a commanding 73-point lead with only two races remaining in the season, putting him in a strong position to secure his third title before the finale at Homestead-Miami.

Pundits Kyle Petty and Doug Rice concurred on PRN Live's Fast Talk podcast that Larson is likely to seal the championship at Martinsville. While the resurrected Chase format removed the winner-take-all Championship 4 finale, commentators noted that early title clinches are an inherent possibility when a dominant driver excels under the system.

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“Don’t Pitch a Fit”- NASCAR Pundit Warns Fans as Chase Revival Sets Up Early Kyle Larson Clinch

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