Credit: AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 05: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Dutch Boy Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Championship, finishing first of the Championship 4 drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway on November 05, 2023 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Final NASCAR Point Standings (2023)
Shane Walters
Ryan Blaney is the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series champion
On Sunday, the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season came to a close in Phoenix, Arizona. Ross Chastain drove to the race win.
However, 2nd-place finisher Ryan Blaney claimed the NASCAR Cup Series champion. He topped other playoff drivers Kyle Larson, William Byron and Christopher Bell in the season finale.
The #12 Team Penske team is also the champion in the Owners’ standings.