The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season comes down to one race. The Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday, Nov. 8 is the championship finale, and after William Byron’s win at Martinsville, just three drivers remain mathematically eligible for the title. Here is who is still alive, the full standings, and how to watch.
The championship picture
Three drivers carry title hopes into Homestead. Kyle Larson leads the way, with his Joe Gibbs Racing challengers chasing.
| Driver | Team | Gap to lead |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | Leads |
| Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | -67 |
| Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | -70 |
Larson holds a 67-point cushion over Bell and 70 over Hamlin, so the No. 5 car controls its own destiny. Bell and Hamlin need a strong Homestead run and some trouble up front to close the gap.
Cup Series standings after Martinsville
| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Larson | 2,469 |
| 2 | Christopher Bell | 2,402 |
| 3 | Denny Hamlin | 2,399 |
| 4 | Chase Briscoe | 2,385 |
| 5 | Joey Logano | 2,366 |
| 6 | Tyler Reddick | 2,344 |
| 7 | Ryan Blaney | 2,336 |
| 8 | Ty Gibbs | 2,309 |
| 9 | William Byron | 2,303 |
| 10 | Chase Elliott | 2,268 |
How to watch the finale
The Straight Talk Wireless 400 runs Sunday, Nov. 8 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, 267 laps for 400.5 miles, live on NBC with radio on MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. It is the 36th and final points race of the 2026 Cup Series season.
Printable finale cheat sheet
Download the printable Homestead finale sheet (PDF)
More racing this weekend
Sunday is a doubleheader for motorsport fans: Formula 1 is in Brazil the same day. See our 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix schedule and how to watch.
