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Larson Wins Back-to-Back NASCAR Cup Championships

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Larson Wins Back-to-Back NASCAR Cup Championships

Maya Lindstrom · 2026-11-08T23:20:12.004Z

Kyle Larson earned every bit of this third title with consistent performance all year.

5 sourcesUpdated Nov 8, 20261 min read

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Kyle Larson clinched his third NASCAR Cup Series championship during Stage 1 of the 2026 season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, becoming the first driver to win consecutive titles since Jimmie Johnson in 2010. A Toyota engine failure in Chase Briscoe’s car brought out the caution that ended the stage; Larson finished fourth and scored seven points, enough to secure the championship after the remaining points calculations. The title made Larson the 11th driver to win at least three Cup championships and gave Hendrick Motorsports its 16th series title. Larson capped a strong postseason with three wins after entering the playoffs as the seventh seed.

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The caution from Briscoe's engine trouble came at the perfect moment for Larson.
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Hendrick Motorsports looks unstoppable when their drivers stay focused like this.
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Kyle Larson earned every bit of this third title with consistent performance all year.

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