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Kyle Larson Claims Second Cup Title on Overtime Strategy as Ryan Blaney Wins Phoenix Finale

A caution for William Byron’s blown tire forced a final stop that Larson won with a two‑tire gamble over Hamlin’s four.

Overview

  • Larson finished third on the track and highest among the Championship 4 to clinch the 2025 NASCAR Cup championship, his second career title.
  • Ryan Blaney, eliminated from title contention, won the race by 0.097 seconds over Brad Keselowski after a two‑lap overtime sprint.
  • William Byron’s right‑front tire failure with three laps remaining triggered the decisive caution and ended his challenge; he finished 33rd.
  • On the final pit stop, crew chief Cliff Daniels took two tires on Larson’s No. 5, restarting him fifth, while Denny Hamlin took four and lined up 10th.
  • Hamlin started on pole, led 208 of 319 laps, and finished sixth as championship runner‑up; Chase Briscoe placed 18th in his first Championship 4 appearance.