Kyle Larson claimed the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship in the season finale race at Homestead. Kyle Larson wrapped up his third Nascar Cup Series championship early in Sunday’s finale, becoming the first driver to win consecutive titles since 2010. NASCAR Chevy driver Kyle Larson wrapped up the 2026 Cup Series title after just Stage 1 at the season finale, earning his third division championship. Kyle Larson took an easy Sunday drive to his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series championship and third overall. The Hendrick Motorsports star clinched the crown with a fourth-place finish in the first stage of the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Larson earned seven points when the first segment ended on Lap 80, ensuring there was no path for contenders Christopher Bell (third in. Kyle Larson clinched his historic third title at the final NASCAR Cup Series race of 2026, and Ryan Blaney landed the win at Homestead-Miami Speedway. For the second consecutive season, Chevrolet and Kyle Larson have earned the NASCAR Cup Series Championship, capturing the title following a fourth-place finish in Stage One of the season finale race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Heading into NASCAR’s Chase playoff, Kyle Larson was skeptical whether his Hendrick Motorsports team stood much of a chance of defending its Cup Series championship. Kyle Larson joined a rare group of drivers as he earned his third NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Watch the full championship cel. Kyle Larson finished fourth in Stage 1 of the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. After just 80 laps of the 267-lap race, Kyle Larson claimed his third NASCAR Cup Series championship in Sunday's season-finale race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.