Ryan Blaney won the NASCAR Cup Series season finale in overtime at Phoenix Raceway, making a last-lap pass of Brad Keselowski for his fourth victory this season and 17th of his career. Kyle Larson finished third to capture his second Cup championship.

The Mitchell, Indiana, native leads late in the NASCAR Cup season finale but can't secure the season championship.

NASCAR competition officials issued changes Saturday to the eligibility rules for its three national series in 2026.

AVONDALE, Ariz. - Before Kyle Larson and William Byron took to Phoenix Raceway on Saturday to qualify for Sunday's Championship 4 tilt in the NASCAR Cup Series, the Xfinity Series had a little business to take care of in terms of setting the starting lineup for its own finale on Saturday night.

For the second time in four years, the Championship 4 in the Cup Series is an even split between the two winningest playoff teams in NASCAR history.