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Larson Claims Second NASCAR Cup Title in Phoenix Overtime as Blaney Wins Finale

A late caution from William Byron’s blown tire set up overtime, and Kyle Larson’s two-tire pit call vaulted him ahead of Denny Hamlin’s four-tire strategy to secure the championship.

Overview

  • On the final stop, crew chief Cliff Daniels put two tires on Larson, positioning him fifth for the overtime restart as Hamlin, taking four tires, lined up 10th.
  • Persistent tire failures influenced the race throughout, with Byron’s flat three laps from the end triggering the decisive caution.
  • Denny Hamlin started on pole, led 208 of 319 laps and finished sixth, prolonging his pursuit of a first Cup title.
  • Ryan Blaney passed Brad Keselowski in the final corner to win the race, while Larson’s third-place finish clinched the crown.
  • Byron fell to 33rd after the late issue and Chase Briscoe placed 18th, as Larson delivered Hendrick Motorsports its 15th Cup championship.