HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 08: The CH-47 Chinook flys flys over during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 08, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 08: The CH-47 Chinook flys flys over during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 08, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 08: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, enters the track for \ the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 08, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 08: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 08, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 08: The NASCAR Official pace car leads the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 08, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 08: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, and Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Chumba Casino Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 08, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 08: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Chumba Casino Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 08, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 08: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 08, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)