Ryan Blaney dominates to win 2023 NASCAR Cup Series championship at Phoenix

Ryan Blaney wins his first NASCAR Cup Series championship, beating out Kyle Larson and William Byron in a 312-lap shootout at Phoenix Raceway. Blaney finished second in the season finale, but his strong performance throughout the playoffs secured him the title. Ross Chastain won the race, becoming the first non-Championship 4 driver to win the season finale since the playoff format was introduced in 2014. Team Penske owner Roger Penske, who recently battled shingles, was present to celebrate Blaney's victory.