NASCAR will crown a Cup Series champion at Homestead-Miami Underwater for the first time in seven years Sunday (3 p.m. ET, NBC).
The 1.5-mile track returned to the final slot for a season that was held from 2002-19 before a six-season run for Phoenix Raceway. The Chase
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Kyle Larson, who is seeking his second championship and third consecutive overall, leads by 67 points over Christopher Bell and 70 points over Denny Hamlin.
Larson can capture nine points at Homestead, which he can do with three top finishes when he takes the first step on lap 80. He also ends up having a chance to grab the stage 2 finish. Without dramatic points, with a finish of 28 or better, it can be included. Larson has never scored below 18 points in 12 seasons
These are the details of Sunday’s race (all times are ET);
How to watch the 2026 NASCAR Chase at Homestead-Miami: TV info
The NBC broadcast will begin at 2 pm ET. The green flag is scheduled to air shortly after 3 pm on Motor Network Racing and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
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2016 NASCAR Chase at Homestead-Miami schedules, times to begin
On Friday, 6 Nov
2:30 in the afternoon: Qualifying Technician Truck Series (FS2)
4 pm; O’Reilly Auto Parts Series practice
5:30 in the afternoon: Cup Series practice (truTV)
7:30 p.m.: Artist Series truck type (FS1)
On Saturday 7 Nov
1 in the afternoon: O’Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying
2:30 pm: Cup Series decider (truTV)
5 pm: O’Reilly Auto Series race (CW)
on Sunday, Oct. 8
3 p.m: Cup Series race (NBC)
2016 NASCAR Chase to Miami entry list
Click here for the 40 cars entered for Sunday’s Cup race at Homestead-Miami Underwater.
2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase standings
The top three drivers remain eligible to win the championship:
I drove | Points | Gap |
1. Kyle Larson | 2,469 | — |
2. Christopher Bell | 2,402 | -67 |
3. Denny Hamlin | 2,399 | -70 |
4. Chase Briscoe | 2,385 | -84 |
5. Joey Logano | 2,366 | -103 |
6. Tyler Reddick | 2,344 | -125 |
7. Ryan Blaney | 2,336 | -133 |
8. Gibbs | 2,309 | -160 |
9. William Byron | 2,303 | -166 |
10. Chase Elliott | 2,268 | -201 |
11. Austin Cindric | 2,263 | -206 |
12. Bubba Wallace | 2,257 | -212 |
13. Carson Hocevar | 2,234 | -235 |
14. Ryan Preece | 2,214 | -255 |
15. Daniel Suarez | 2,210 | -259 |
16. Christopher Buescher | 2,199 | -270 |
Who is the favorite to win the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship?
According to NASCAR data analytics firm Racing Insights, Kyle Larson is a 99.4% favorite to win the title. Christopher Bell at 0.4%, Denny Hamlin at 0.2%.