NASCAR championship live updates, results, highlights from 2025 Cup Series title race

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The Cup Series title is on the line at Phoenix Raceway.

NASCAR’s top-flight has endured a captivating 2025 season, one that has been replete with impressive performances, captivating tactics and a not insignificant amount of lawsuits filed.

But when the dust settles atop the scorched Phoenix Raceway surface, only one of four title contenders can walk out with the crown fixed before their brow.

Chase Briscoe, Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin and William Byron will test wits for a chance at the prize. Given their commitment to crafting highlights on a variety of surfaces, that should be a good thing, although.

The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Sunday’s Cup Series finale. Follow below for highlights, analysis and more from one of NASCAR’s more unheralded colosseums: Phoenix Raceway.

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NASCAR championship live updates, results, highlights from 2025 race

In addition to paint scheme for today, pit road banner for Daniel Suarez thanking him for his time at Trackhouse. pic.twitter.com/EnSqyF4ZAd

— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) November 2, 2025

2:10 p.m.: Denny Hamlin and William Byron lead the line from Phoenix to start Sunday’s race! Kyle Larson sits in the second row, while Chase Briscoe is back at a distant 12th! We’ll be up to green at 3:34 p.m.

Where to watch the NASCAR championship raceWhat channel is NASCAR on today?TV channel: NBC (U.S.) | TSN5 (Canada)Live stream: Peacock, FuboRadio: MRN

Sunday’s race will be broadcast on NBC in the United States. Canadian viewers can find the action on TSN5.

Veteran announcer Leigh Diffey will lead the race’s lap-by-lap commentator. He’ll be joined by former Cup Series star Jeff Burton, as well as former Daytona 500-winning crew chief Steve Letarte.

Cord-cutters can follow the action on Peacock, as well as with Fubo, which offers a free trial.

NASCAR start time todayDate: Sunday, Nov. 2Time: 3 p.m. ET

The Cup Series Championship has a listed start time of 3 p.m. ET, but pre-race festivities are expected to push the waving of the green flag closer to 3:34 p.m. ET.

NASCAR championship starting lineup 2025

Leading the line for Sunday’s Cup Series title race are Denny Hamlin and William Byron.

Starting Pos.DriverCar No.Team1.Denny Hamlin (P)11Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota)2.William Byron (P)24Hendrick Motorsports (Chevy)3.Kyle Larson (P)5Hendrick Motorsports (Chevy)4.Austin Cindric2Team Penske (Ford)5.Ryan Blaney12Team Penske (Ford)6.Carson Hocevar77Spire Motorsports (Chevy)7.Josh Berry4Wood Brothers Racing (Ford)8.Alex Bowman48Hendrick Motorsports (Chevy)9.Chris Buescher17RFK Racing (Ford)10.Joey Logano22Team Penske (Ford)11.Kyle Busch8Richard Childress Racing (Chevy)12.Chase Briscoe (P)19Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota)13.Ross Chastain1Trackhouse Racing (Chevy)14.Daniel Suarez99Trackhouse Racing (Chevy)15.Erik Jones43Legacy Motor Club (Toyota)16.Ricky Stenhouse Jr.47Hyak Motorsports (Chevy)17.Chase Elliott9Hendrick Motorsports (Chevy)18.Noah Gragson42Legacy Motor Club (Toyota)19.Brad Keselowski6RFK Racing (Ford)20.Christopher Bell20Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota)21.Ryan Preece60RFK Racing (Ford)22.Zane Smith38Front Row Motorsports (Ford)23.Bubba Wallace2323XI Racing (Toyota)24.Tyler Reddick4523XI Racing (Toyota)25.Ty Gibbs54Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota)26.Austin Dillon3Richard Childress Racing (Chevy)27.Cole Custer41Haas Factory Team (Ford)28.John H. Nemechek42Legacy Motor Club (Toyota)29.Justin Haley7Spire Motorsports (Chevy)30.Todd Gilliland34Front Row Motorsports (Ford)31.Shane van Gisbergen88Trackhouse Racing (Chevy)32.Riley Herbst3523XI Racing (Toyota)33.Cody Ware51Rick Ware Racing (Ford)34.Ty Dillon10Kaulig Racing (Chevy)35.JJ Yeley (i)44NY Racing Team (Chevy)36.Casey Mears (i)66Garage 66 (Ford)37.Michael McDowell71Spire Motorsports (Chevy)38.AJ Allmendinger16Kaulig Racing (Chevy)NASCAR championship results