Kyle Larson has been crowned the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series champion following Stage 1 of the championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 7. The driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet secured the title during qualifying for the season-finale event in Homestead, Florida.
Larson's championship marks another milestone for Hendrick Motorsports in the premier NASCAR series. The decisive moment came early in the championship race, confirming Larson as the series champion before the final laps were completed.
