Kyle Larson celebrates his third NASCAR Cup title after clinching the championship early in the 2026 season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The 24-year-old driver, who won his first two titles in 2010 and 2014, describes the victory as more rewarding and grounded than his previous championships. "I don't feel there's any reason to feel bad for any other competitor," Larson said Monday, just shy of 24 hours after being told he had mathematically clinched the Cup at the end of the race's first stage. This historic achievement joins him with six other drivers in the "Three Cup Club," including current rival Joey Logano.
Larson is the first driver to win back-to-back Cups since Jimmie Johnson 16 years ago. The feat places him alongside seven-time champion Tony Stewart and other Hall of Famers. The 2026 season was dominant, with seven top-six finishes in the postseason and dramatic wins at Talladega and Gateway.
This victory solidifies Larson's place among NASCAR's most decorated drivers and marks a significant milestone in his career.
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