Kyle Larson has done it, clinching the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series title by the end of Stage 1 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.Tyler Reddick won the opening stage, while Kyle Larson placed fourth, scoring seven stage points. He was battling title rival…
Kyle Larson clinched the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship early at Homestead-Miami Speedway by finishing fourth in Stage 1. His fourth-place finish secured enough stage points over title rivals Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin to seal the crown mid-race. Larson eventually finished the season finale in 12th place following wall contact and a flat tire, while Ryan Blaney claimed the race victory.
The triumph marks Larson's third NASCAR Cup Series title and makes him the first driver to secure back-to-back championships since Jimmie Johnson in 2010. The achievement also represents the 16th NASCAR Cup championship for Hendrick Motorsports.
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