Ryan Blaney Wins 2025 NASCAR Season Finale at Phoenix Raceway

Ryan Blaney concluded the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season on a high note by winning the season finale at Phoenix Raceway, marking his fourth victory of the year and his 17th career Cup Series win. Despite missing out on the Championship 4 after a crucial bump from William Byron at Martinsville, Blaney focused on ending the season positively and building momentum for 2026. The Phoenix victory was significant for Ford and Team Penske, representing Ford's 748th all-time win and the 107th for Team Penske with Ford. Kyle Larson clinched the 2025 Cup Series championship in a dramatic finish, capitalizing on a late-race caution caused by Byron's crash and strategic pit decisions that favored Larson despite not leading a lap. Denny Hamlin, who led the most laps and seemed poised to win his first championship, was ultimately outmaneuvered in the final restart, while Blaney secured the race win by narrowly defeating Brad Keselowski. Blaney expressed pride in his team's performance and resolve to carry this success into the next season, emphasizing making the best of his situation after the Martinsville disappointment.