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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedNovember 8, 2026Miami-Dade County

Kyle Larson enters the NASCAR season finale needing nine points to claim his third Cup Series title

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Kyle Larson needs just nine points during Sunday's season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway to secure his third NASCAR Cup Series championship in six years. Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin remain the only other drivers mathematically eligible to win the title, though they face extreme odds. If successful, Larson will become the 11th driver in NASCAR history to win three or more Cup titles and the first back-to-back champion since Jimmie Johnson in 2010.

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Why It Matters

A victory on Sunday elevates Larson into an elite tier of NASCAR history alongside multi-time champions like Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, and Jimmie Johnson, cementing his status in the modern era of stock car racing.

Key Facts

  • Kyle Larson needs nine points at the Homestead-Miami Speedway season finale to clinch his third Cup Series title in six years.
  • Larson automatically receives one point just for starting the race.
  • Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin are the only other drivers mathematically capable of winning the championship.
  • Larson is aiming to become the first back-to-back champion since Jimmie Johnson accomplished the feat in 2010.
  • A third title would make Larson the 11th driver in NASCAR history to win at least three Cup championships.
  • Larson advanced to the championship position by winning three of the previous nine playoff events and placing in the top 10 in eight of them.
  • Larson secured his first title in 2021 with Hendrick Motorsports and his second title last year at Phoenix Raceway following a late caution.

Who's Mentioned

locationPhoenix Raceway“Location of previous NASCAR championship finales.”PersonMario Andretti“Renowned multi-discipline race car driver.”OrganizationNHRA“National Hot Rod Association drag racing series.”PersonDavid Pearson“NASCAR driver with three championships.”PersonJeff Gordon“NASCAR driver with four championships.”PersonLee Petty“NASCAR driver with three championships.”PersonDenny Hamlin“NASCAR driver contending for the championship.”OrganizationChip Ganassi Racing“Kyle Larson's former racing team.”locationHomestead-Miami Speedway“Location of the NASCAR season finale race.”PersonTony Stewart“NASCAR driver with three championships and multiple motorsport achievements.”PersonJeff Burton“Retired NASCAR driver and NBC Sports analyst.”PersonKyle Larson“NASCAR driver competing for his third Cup Series title.”OrganizationHendrick Motorsports“Racing team for which Kyle Larson drives.”PersonRichard Petty“Seven-time NASCAR champion.”OrganizationNBC Sports“Broadcaster covering auto racing.”PersonA.J. Foyt“Renowned multi-discipline race car driver.”PersonParnelli Jones“Renowned multi-discipline race car driver.”PersonDarrell Waltrip“NASCAR driver with three championships.”PersonJoey Logano“NASCAR driver with three championships.”PersonCale Yarborough“NASCAR driver with three championships.”PersonChristopher Bell“NASCAR driver also contending for the championship.”PersonJimmie Johnson“Seven-time NASCAR champion and previous back-to-back title winner.”PersonDale Earnhardt“Seven-time NASCAR champion.”