Kyle Larson Wins 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship, Capping Remarkable Season
Kyle Larson is a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion. From a 51-race winless streak to a remarkable Chase turnaround, here's how the Hendrick Motorsports driver secured another title.
Kyle Larson clinched his third NASCAR Cup Series championship on November 8, 2026, at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The 34-year-old driver, who had been without a victory for 51 races, secured a record-extending 16th championship for Hendrick Motorsports with a substantial points advantage. Larson had a winless regular season but found consistency during the Chase, winning five of the first seven races.
He faced challenges from his Joe Gibbs Racing rivals, Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin, but managed to eliminate both of them before the finale. Despite a disappointing finish at Phoenix Raceway, Larson fought back to secure a place on the podium. The championship was decided before the final race even began, making the conclusion to Larson's remarkable season almost anticlimactic.
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