HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 08: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Dutch Boy Ford, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 08, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 08: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Dutch Boy Ford, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 08, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images
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Post-race inspection complete at Homestead

November 8, 2026 at 9:16 PM

Post-race inspection is complete following the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

There were no issues for #12-Ryan Blaney. He is officially the winner of the race.

#5-Kyle Larson is officially the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series champion.

No cars going to the NASCAR R&D Center.

The Cup Series returns to action on February 13, 2027 for the Clash at Daytona.