The facts
Larson clinched his third NASCAR Cup Series title on 8 November and won a second consecutive championship. [1][2][3]
Larson became the first back-to-back Cup champion since Jimmie Johnson completed his five-title run in 2010 and the 11th driver with three Cup titles. [1][2]
Ryan Blaney won the Homestead-Miami season finale; Larson clinched the championship in Stage 1 and finished 12th in the race. [1][3]
Sources
References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 9 Nov 2026, 12:54 UTC.
AP independently reports the championship and historical context; NASCAR’s official report and race recap confirm the title and distinguish it from Blaney’s race victory.
- Kyle Larson wins 2nd consecutive Cup Series title, becomes the 11th NASCAR driver with 3
The Associated Press · Reporting · 8 Nov 2026
Opened AP’s event report. It confirms Larson’s third Cup title, second consecutive crown and first repeat champion since Jimmie Johnson in 2010.
- Kyle Larson claims third Cup title after a Chase run for the ages
NASCAR · Primary source · 8 Nov 2026
Opened the official NASCAR championship report; it confirms Larson clinched his third title and second consecutive crown.
- Ryan Blaney wins season finale at Homestead; Kyle Larson clinches title
NASCAR Wire Service · Primary source · 8 Nov 2026
Opened the official race recap. It confirms Blaney won the race and Larson clinched the championship with his Stage 1 result.