NASCAR Championship Race Takeaways as Kyle Larson Snatches Title From Denny Hamlin in OT

Larson denies Hamlin to take 2025 NASCAR title

Kyle Larson never led a single lap, but beat a dominant Denny Hamlin on late race pit strategy to capture the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship in Sunday’s season finale at Phoenix.

NASCAR championship race takeaways as Kyle Larson snatches title from Denny Hamlin in OT

Kyle Larson prevailed as the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series champion at Phoenix Raceway Sunday. A late caution denied Denny Hamlin of his first title.

Denny Hamlin Comforted by Family, Crew, and Rivals After Heartbreaking Championship Loss

Visit Media Referee to read the full article. The image of Denny Hamlin on pit road Sunday afternoon told the story of a career’s worth of heartbreak compressed into a single, crushing moment. After dominating 208 laps and coming within four laps of his first NASCAR Cup Series championship, Hamlin sat frozen in his car, staring blankly ahead as his dream slipped away. When he finally climbed out, he was met with hugs from pit crew members, crew …

Kyle Larson Clinches Second NASCAR Cup Series Championship

Kyle Larson wins the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship at Phoenix; Chevrolet extends its record with 34th driver and 5th straight manufacturer title.

4 Takeaways From Cup Finale: Kyle Larson's Triumph, Denny Hamlin's Letdown

Kyle Larson won the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series title without leading a lap Sunday at Phoenix Raceway. Here's how it all shook out.