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Kyle Larson wins 2nd consecutive Cup Series title, becomes the 11th NASCAR driver with 3

Some headlines highlight Kyle Larson's total wins and consecutive titles, while others emphasize his achievement as the first back-to-back champion since 2010.

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What happened Larson was the overwhelming favorite to hoist the Bill France Cup in Homestead long before the green flag dropped.
The headline split Courthouse News frames it as "Kyle Larson wins 2nd consecutive Cup Series title, becomes the 11th NASCAR driver with 3". KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst) frames it as "Kyle Larson becomes first back-to-back NASCAR Cup Series champion since 2010".
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Courthouse NewsNews report · Nov 8, 10:17 PM

Kyle Larson wins 2nd consecutive Cup Series title, becomes the 11th NASCAR driver with 3

2nd consecutive11th NASCAR driver with 3

Larson was the overwhelming favorite to hoist the Bill France Cup in Homestead long before the green flag dropped.

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Nov 8, 9:33 PM

Kyle Larson becomes first back-to-back NASCAR Cup Series champion since 2010

first back-to-backsince 2010

Kyle Larson is now a three-time NASCAR champion, joining a list that includes seven-time champs Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson.

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