- Kyle Larson is the clear favorite for 2027 after a dominant late-season surge — his Chase performance makes him the team to beat.
- Ford teams could slip early next year because of a new body package, which may slow some previously strong contenders (Logano is singled out as a potential slow starter).
- Denny Hamlin, likely in his final full season, should be extra aggressive and a real championship threat — and Ryan Blaney’s Homestead win couldn’t overshadow Larson’s season-long charge.
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