Ryan Blaney captured the NASCAR Cup Series championship with a victory in the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 9, 2026. The championship-deciding race, known as the Chase finale, saw Blaney secure the title in front of a national television audience on NBC Sports.
NBC Sports reporter Nate Ryan covered post-race reactions from Cup Series drivers following Blaney's championship-clinching performance. The 2026 season concluded with Blaney hoisting the Bill France Cup after a playoff format that culminated at the 1.5-mile South Florida oval.
