How Kyle Larson Could Secure NASCAR Cup Championship at Martinsville

Kyle Larson holds a 73-point lead over Denny Hamlin in the NASCAR Cup Series championship standings with two races remaining in the 2026 season. Larson has the opportunity to clinch the title at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday, which would be an unprecedented achievement in the NASCAR Chase era. The article, published October 28, 2026, outlines the specific scenarios under which Larson could secure the championship at that race.