- Kyle Larson won his third NASCAR Cup title (2026) and downplayed chasing seven championships, saying he'd take it one at a time and that seven feels "way far ahead."
- Jeff Gordon and rivals like Denny Hamlin praised Larson — and the return to a 10-race "Chase" format rewards consistency, making repeat championships more believable.
- Lighter talking points: Carson Hocevar was suspended and fined $100,000 for brake‑checking, rookie Connor Zilisch topped Cup rookies, and Thomas Rhett will perform the Daytona 500 prerace concert.
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