# Kyle Larson Joins NASCAR Triple Crown

> Kyle Larson becomes NASCAR's third driver with three championships since 2012, joining Jeff Gordon's legacy.
- Title: Kyle Larson Joins NASCAR Triple Crown · Autoweek | Shortify
- Summary: Kyle Larson becomes NASCAR's third driver with three championships since 2012, joining Jeff Gordon's legacy.
- Keywords: kyle larson, nascar cup series, nascar championships, jeff gordon, tony stewart, nascar hall of fame, Autoweek
- Source: Autoweek — https://autoweek.com/racing/nascar/a74390107/kyle-larson-now-among-nascar-all-time-greats
- Author: Mike Hembree
- Published: 2026-11-10T20:10:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kyle larson, nascar cup series, nascar championships, jeff gordon, tony stewart, nascar hall of fame, cars, sports
## Kyle Larson Wins Third Cup Title
Kyle Larson accepted his third NASCAR Cup Series championship Tuesday night in Miami.
## NASCAR's Triple Crown Drivers
Only 11 drivers have won three or more Cup championships, including Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, and Jimmie Johnson.
## Larson Joins Hall of Fame
Nine of the 11 drivers are in the NASCAR Hall of Fame, with Larson and Logano the only ones missing.
## Larson's Future Potential
Larson, 34, could race at least a decade longer in Cup Series with his talent and health.
## Larson's Recent Success
Larson won three of the final nine races and led 1,238 laps this season.
## Larson's Championship Goals
Larson aims to join Jeff Gordon's four championships, not reach seven.
## Key takeaway

Kyle Larson now ranks among NASCAR's all-time greats with three championships, potentially surpassing Jeff Gordon's four titles.