Liputan6.com, Jakarta Kyle Larson once again made history in the world of motorsports.
The Hendrick Motorsports driver claimed his second NASCAR Cup Series championship on November 2, 2025.
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This prestigious victory, achieved at Phoenix Raceway, Arizona, repeated his success in the 2021 season.
Despite not leading a single lap in the season finale, Larson managed to finish third after a series of incidents and overtime, securing the coveted championship.
"We didn't lead a lap and won the championship," Larson said.
"We had an average car at best and had the right front [tire] go down, lost a lap and got the wave around, saved by the caution with the wave around. It's just unbelievable. What a year by this motorsports team."
Kyle Larson's Jouney to the NASCAR Championship
Kyle Larson's victory at Phoenix Raceway in November 2025 was the culmination of a challenging racing season.
He outlasted Denny Hamlin in a fierce battle that went to overtime after a late caution.
Larson himself admitted that he didn't lead a single lap and his car was "average at best," but luck was on his side.
"Just unbelievable," Larson said. "I cannot believe it."
A flat front tire cost him a lap, but he was saved by a wave around during a caution.
Before winning this title, Larson had already shown impressive performances throughout the 2025 season.
He won his first race of the season in March 2025 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Furthermore, Larson also earned his third win of the 2025 season in May at Kansas Speedway.
Kyle Larson: A Talented Racer
Kyle Miyata Larson, born on July 31, 1992, is an American professional racing driver of Japanese descent.
His mother, Janet, is of Japanese-American descent, giving the 33-year-old a unique identity.
Larson currently competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series for Hendrick Motorsports, driving the No. 5 Chevrolet ZL1.
He works closely with crew chief Cliff Daniels, who plays a crucial role in his on-track strategy.
His NASCAR Cup Series debut came in 2013 at the Bank of America 500 and achieved his first victory in the event in 2016 at the Pure Michigan 400.
In his personal life, Kyle Larson married Katelyn Sweet in 2018.
The couple has three children: Owen, Audrey, and Cooper.
NASCAR Stats and Accomplishments
Throughout his career, Kyle Larson has amassed numerous impressive accomplishments and awards such as a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion (2021, 2025) and also won the NASCAR Cup Series regular season in 2021.
Some of his other notable wins include the NASCAR All-Star Race (2019, 2021, 2023), the Coca-Cola 600 (2021), the Southern 500 (2023), and the Brickyard 400 (2024).
Larson was also named Rookie of the Year in the NASCAR Cup Series (2014) and the NASCAR Xfinity Series (2013).
With 400 NASCAR Cup Series races under his belt as of November 2025, Larson has recorded 32 wins, 133 top-five finishes, and 203 top-10 finishes.
He also achieved 37 pole positions.
Recognition for his greatness also came in 2023, when he was named one of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers.
Kyle Larson's Career Beyond NASCAR
In addition to his success in the NASCAR Cup Series, Kyle Larson also actively competes in various other racing events.
He competes part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and even the NTT IndyCar Series.
He has won several prestigious events such as the Chili Bowl Nationals (2020, 2021, 2025), the Kings Royal, the Prairie Dirt Classic, and the Knoxville Nationals.
In 2024 and 2025, Larson took on a unique challenge known as the 'Double.'
He competed in the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.