Kyle Larson has clinched the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

Larson, driving the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Hendrick Motorsports, entered Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway with a 67-point advantage on Christopher Bell and a 70-point advantage on Denny Hamlin.

The Elk Grove, California-native finished fourth in Stage 1. With Christopher Bell finishing third and Denny Hamlin finishing fifth in the Stage, Larson is untouchable in point standings giving him his third NASCAR Cup Series title.

Larson is the 11th driver to win at least three NASCAR Cup Series championships – joining Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Lee Petty, David Pearson, Cale Yarborough, Darrell Waltrip, Tony Stewart, and Joey Logano.

Larson is the 14th driver to win back-to-back NASCAR Cup Series championships – joining Jimmie Johnson, Cale Yarborough, Buck Baker, Lee Petty, Joe Weatherly, David Pearson, Richard Petty, Darrell Waltrip, Dale Earnhardt, and Jeff Gordon.

“Congratulations to Kyle Larson, Cliff Daniels and the entire No. 5 Chevrolet team on their third NASCAR Cup Series championship,” said Mark Reuss, president, General Motors. “Championships are earned through preparation, trust and execution, and this team demonstrated all three throughout the 2026 season. They stayed focused through adversity, and performed the best when it mattered most.”

“We also congratulate Rick and Linda Hendrick, Jeff Gordon, Jeff Andrews, Chad Knaus and everyone at Hendrick Motorsports on the organization’s 16th NASCAR Cup Series championship,” added Reuss. “This achievement reflects the leadership and teamwork that are hallmarks of Hendrick Motorsports. We’re proud of our partnership and honored to celebrate another championship together.”