Kyle Larson wins third NASCAR title, surprising Jeff Gordon

Kyle Larson secured his third NASCAR Cup Series championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway, demonstrating significant improvement throughout the season. Jeff Gordon, vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports, remarked on the level of achievement, noting that Larson's team faced challenges before excelling during the 2026 Chase. Despite having prior experience with championships, Gordon expressed surprise at the timing and quality of the team's late-season performance. Larson concluded the season with three victories, 15 top-five finishes, and 21 top-10 finishes, finishing 49 points ahead of Christopher Bell in the final standings. Gordon emphasized the collective effort from Hendrick Motorsports and its partners in achieving this title.

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