Kyle Larson clinches third NASCAR Cup Series championship at Homestead
Kyle Larson locked up his third NASCAR Cup Series championship on Sunday at Homestead Miami Speedway, sealing the title early by finishing fourth in the first stage of the season finale and collecting the seven stage points he needed. The 34 year old Hendrick Motorsports driver finished the race 12th in his No. 5 Chevrolet and closed the season 49 points ahead of Christopher Bell and 56 ahead of Denny Hamlin. Ryan Blaney won the finale for his fourth victory of the season. Larson is now the 11th driver in Cup Series history with at least three titles, and the first to win back to back championships since Jimmie Johnson's run of five straight ended in 2010. The title is the 16th for Hendrick Motorsports, extending its record as the most successful team in the series.
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