NewsWPLG Local 10November 9, 2026Miami-Dade County
Kyle Larson wins third NASCAR Cup Series title at Homestead-Miami Speedway
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Kyle Larson secured his second consecutive and third overall NASCAR Cup Series championship during the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday. He clinched the title early in the race after finishing fourth in the opening stage, making him the 11th driver in NASCAR history to reach three championships.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10Why It Matters
Larson joins an elite historical group of drivers with three or more NASCAR Cup titles, matching legends like Tony Stewart and Joey Logano.
Key Facts
- Kyle Larson won his third NASCAR Cup Series championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
- He became the first back-to-back Cup champion since Jimmie Johnson won five consecutive titles beginning in 2006.
- Larson is the 11th driver in NASCAR history to achieve three or more Cup titles.
- He entered the season finale with a 67-point lead over Christopher Bell.
- Larson clinched the title early by finishing fourth in the opening stage of the race.
- He won three of the previous nine playoff events during the postseason.
- Larson is part of the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team.
Who's Mentioned
locationPhoenix Raceway“Location of previous season finales.”PersonMario Andretti“Motorsports driver mentioned for historical comparison.”PersonDavid Pearson“Three-time NASCAR champion.”PersonJeff Gordon“Four-time NASCAR champion.”PersonLee Petty“Three-time NASCAR champion.”PersonDenny Hamlin“Driver who finished second to Larson last year.”OrganizationChip Ganassi Racing“Larson's former racing team.”locationHomestead-Miami Speedway“Racetrack where the season finale took place.”PersonTony Stewart“Three-time NASCAR champion.”PersonJeff Burton“Retired driver and NBC Sports analyst.”PersonKyle Larson“NASCAR driver who won his third Cup Series title.”OrganizationHendrick Motorsports“Racing team for Kyle Larson.”PersonRichard Petty“Seven-time NASCAR champion.”PersonA.J. Foyt“Motorsports driver mentioned for historical comparison.”PersonParnelli Jones“Motorsports driver mentioned for historical comparison.”PersonDarrell Waltrip“Three-time NASCAR champion.”PersonJoey Logano“Three-time NASCAR champion.”PersonCale Yarborough“Three-time NASCAR champion.”PersonChristopher Bell“NASCAR driver who was second in points entering the weekend.”PersonCliff Daniels“Crew chief for Kyle Larson.”PersonJimmie Johnson“Seven-time NASCAR champion and previous back-to-back title winner.”PersonDale Earnhardt“Seven-time NASCAR champion.”