Four Drivers Contest 2025 NASCAR Championship Final Race Phoenix

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship will be decided at Phoenix Raceway with four drivers competing: Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe from Joe Gibbs Racing, and Kyle Larson and William Byron from Hendrick Motorsports. Hamlin leads the season with six wins and is seeking his first Cup Series Championship, while Byron aims to capitalize on his third consecutive Championship 4 appearance. Larson, a former 2021 champion, brings championship experience to the race, and Briscoe, the underdog, has shown strong playoff performance despite being in his first Championship 4. This season may mark the final use of NASCAR's current one-race, winner-take-all playoff format, adding significance to the showdown. All four contenders have previously won at Phoenix, emphasizing the competitiveness of the field, with the championship awarded to the highest finisher among them in the finale. The race also highlights the rivalry and camaraderie between the two powerhouse teams, Joe Gibbs Racing and Hendrick Motorsports.