Amelia Engstrom · FloSports Mon, November 9, 2026 at 7:01 PM UTC · 2 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Kyle Larson is a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion after securing his second consecutive title in the 2026 season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday, Nov. 8.
Driving the No. 5 Chevrolet with crew chief Cliff Daniels, Larson capped off another championship campaign with 2,501 points, three wins, 15 top-five finishes and 21 top-10 finishes across 36 races. The Elk Grove, California, native also led 1,238 laps throughout the season, establishing himself among NASCAR's most consistent contenders.
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With his third championship, Larson joins an exclusive group of NASCAR legends, including Joey Logano, Tony Stewart, Darrell Waltrip, Cale Yarborough, David Pearson and Lee Petty, who have each captured three Cup Series titles.
Larson also becomes just the 14th driver in NASCAR Cup Series history to win consecutive championships, further cementing his place among the sport's elite.
Only four drivers have won more Cup Series championships: Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson with seven apiece, and Jeff Gordon with four.
Kyle Larson has won three NASCAR Cup Series championships, including back-to-back titles in 2025 and 2026. His third championship came on Nov. 8, 2026, at Homestead-Miami Speedway, making him the 14th driver in Cup Series history to win consecutive championships.
Larson joins NASCAR legends Joey Logano, Tony Stewart, Darrell Waltrip, Cale Yarborough, David Pearson and Lee Petty as three-time Cup Series champions.
Larson finished the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season ranked No. 1 in the championship standings with 2,501 points. Driving the No. 5 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, Larson recorded three victories and 21 top-10 finishes across 36 races.
With his 2026 title, Kyle Larson becomes one of just 11 drivers in NASCAR Cup Series history to win at least three championships.
Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, Jimmie Johnson
Kyle Larson, Joey Logano, Tony Stewart, Darrell Waltrip, Cale Yarborough, David Pearson, Lee Petty
Larson's third championship puts him within one title of matching Jeff Gordon's four championships and further strengthens his place among NASCAR's most accomplished drivers.
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