Podium finishers
- P1 · Ryan Blaney · No. 12
- P2 · Tyler Reddick · No. 45
- P3 · William Byron · No. 24
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2026 NASCAR Cup Series at Miami Results: Winner & Full Finishing Order — November 8
Ryan Blaney won at Homestead-Miami Speedway. See how the race was decided and review the supplied result details below.
Race date
3:00 PM ET
Local time
Winner
Ryan Blaney
Car 12 · Ford
Track
Homestead-Miami Speedway
Homestead, FL
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NASCAR Cup Series at Miami race results: podium, biggest mover and laps led
The quickest way for NASCAR fans to read the result before opening the full finishing order.
Most laps led
Denny Hamlin
Led 87 laps · finished P6.
Biggest mover
Noah Gragson
Started P33, finished P9 · gained 24.
Field report
40 drivers in the result
15 listed as a retirement or non-running finish.
Race recap
Blaney Steals Homestead Win as Hamlin Dominates but Fades
How Ryan Blaney won the NASCAR Cup Series at Miami
Ryan Blaney took the checkered flag at Homestead-Miami Speedway, turning a ninth-place start into a victory despite leading only seven laps. Denny Hamlin controlled the race with 87 laps led but settled for sixth, while Tyler Reddick and William Byron completed the podium. Blaney's No. 12 Ford crossed the line first among 40 starters, earning 71 points and his fourth win of 2026. The result tightens his championship standing, though he remains fourth in points, 94 behind the leader.
The decisive moment
Blaney's win came with the fewest laps led among the top four finishers. He led just seven circuits compared to Hamlin's 87, Reddick's 53, Bell's 46, and Byron's 38. That efficiency—converting minimal time at the front into a race victory—was the decisive statistical contrast on the final box score.
What the result means
The victory is Blaney's fourth of 2026, moving him to 2,407 points. He remains fourth in the standings, 94 points behind the leader, but the win reinforces his playoff credentials as the series heads toward the championship finale.
Race outcome and turning point checked against ESPN Core structured race results. The table below is maintained from the race results feed.
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NASCAR Cup Series at Miami results and full finishing order
Ryan Blaney wins the NASCAR Cup Series at Miami
Started 9 · Led 7 laps · Earned 71 points
| Finish | Driver | Car | Mfr | Start | +/− | Laps | Led | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Blaney 🏁 | 12 | Ford | 9 | +8 | 267 | 7 | Running | 71 |
| 2 | Tyler Reddick | 45 | Toyota | 3 | +1 | 267 | 53 | Running | 53 |
| 3 | William Byron | 24 | Chevrolet | 8 | +5 | 267 | 38 | Running | 41 |
| 4 | Christopher Bell | 20 | Toyota | 6 | +2 | 267 | 46 | Running | 50 |
| 5 | Bubba Wallace | 23 | Toyota | 18 | +13 | 267 | 1 | Running | 36 |
| 6 | Denny Hamlin | 11 | Toyota | 2 | -4 | 267 | 87 | Running | 46 |
| 7 | Austin Cindric | 2 | Ford | 5 | -2 | 267 | 0 | Running | 43 |
| 8 | Daniel Suarez | 7 | Chevrolet | 10 | +2 | 267 | 0 | Running | 33 |
| 9 | Noah Gragson | 4 | Ford | 33 | +24 | 267 | 0 | Running | 28 |
| 10 | Michael McDowell | 71 | Chevrolet | 12 | +2 | 267 | 0 | Running | 27 |
| 11 | Ty Gibbs | 54 | Toyota | 20 | +9 | 267 | 0 | Running | 26 |
| 12 | Kyle Larson | 5 | Chevrolet | 4 | -8 | 267 | 0 | Running | 32 |
| 13 | Josh Berry | 21 | Ford | 14 | +1 | 267 | 0 | Running | 24 |
| 14 | Zane Smith | 38 | Ford | 27 | +13 | 267 | 0 | Running | 25 |
| 15 | Austin Hill | 33 | Chevrolet | 11 | -4 | 267 | 0 | Running | 0 |
| 16 | Alex Bowman | 48 | Chevrolet | 13 | -3 | 267 | 0 | Running | 25 |
| 17 | Joey Logano | 22 | Ford | 19 | +2 | 267 | 0 | Running | 20 |
| 18 | Todd Gilliland | 34 | Ford | 25 | +7 | 267 | 0 | Running | 19 |
| 19 | Connor Zilisch | 88 | Chevrolet | 23 | +4 | 267 | 0 | Running | 18 |
| 20 | Erik Jones | 43 | Toyota | 24 | +4 | 267 | 0 | Running | 17 |
| 21 | Justin Haley | 77 | Chevrolet | 26 | +5 | 267 | 0 | Running | 0 |
| 22 | Chase Elliott | 9 | Chevrolet | 7 | -15 | 267 | 0 | Running | 19 |
| 23 | AJ Allmendinger | 16 | Chevrolet | 29 | +6 | 267 | 0 | Running | 14 |
| 24 | Chris Buescher | 17 | Ford | 17 | -7 | 267 | 0 | Running | 13 |
| 25 | Ryan Preece | 60 | Ford | 32 | +7 | 267 | 0 | Running | 12 |
| 26 | Austin Dillon | 3 | Chevrolet | 21 | -5 | 266 | 0 | 1 lap down | 11 |
| 27 | Ross Chastain | 1 | Chevrolet | 15 | -12 | 266 | 0 | 1 lap down | 10 |
| 28 | Brad Keselowski | 6 | Ford | 40 | +12 | 266 | 0 | 1 lap down | 9 |
| 29 | Cole Custer | 41 | Chevrolet | 28 | -1 | 266 | 0 | 1 lap down | 8 |
| 30 | John Hunter Nemechek | 42 | Toyota | 36 | +6 | 266 | 0 | 1 lap down | 7 |
| 31 | Ty Dillon | 10 | Chevrolet | 31 | 0 | 266 | 0 | 1 lap down | 6 |
| 32 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 47 | Chevrolet | 22 | -10 | 266 | 0 | 1 lap down | 5 |
| 33 | Riley Herbst | 35 | Toyota | 30 | -3 | 265 | 0 | 2 laps down | 4 |
| 34 | Shane van Gisbergen | 97 | Chevrolet | 34 | 0 | 265 | 0 | 2 laps down | 3 |
| 35 | Cody Ware | 51 | Chevrolet | 35 | 0 | 264 | 0 | 3 laps down | 2 |
| 36 | J.J. Yeley | 44 | Chevrolet | 38 | +2 | 262 | 0 | 5 laps down | 0 |
| 37 | Casey Mears | 62 | Chevrolet | 37 | 0 | 261 | 0 | 6 laps down | 1 |
| 38 | Chad Finchum | 66 | Ford | 39 | +1 | 257 | 0 | 10 laps down | 0 |
| 39 | Chase Briscoe | 19 | Toyota | 1 | -38 | 77 | 33 | 190 laps down | 1 |
| 40 | Corey Heim | 67 | Toyota | 16 | -24 | 57 | 2 | 210 laps down | 0 |
Starting grid
NASCAR Cup Series at Miami starting lineup
9
Ryan Blaney
Car 12 · Ford
3
Tyler Reddick
Car 45 · Toyota
8
William Byron
Car 24 · Chevrolet
6
Christopher Bell
Car 20 · Toyota
18
Bubba Wallace
Car 23 · Toyota
2
Denny Hamlin
Car 11 · Toyota
5
Austin Cindric
Car 2 · Ford
10
Daniel Suarez
Car 7 · Chevrolet
33
Noah Gragson
Car 4 · Ford
12
Michael McDowell
Car 71 · Chevrolet
20
Ty Gibbs
Car 54 · Toyota
4
Kyle Larson
Car 5 · Chevrolet
14
Josh Berry
Car 21 · Ford
27
Zane Smith
Car 38 · Ford
11
Austin Hill
Car 33 · Chevrolet
13
Alex Bowman
Car 48 · Chevrolet
19
Joey Logano
Car 22 · Ford
25
Todd Gilliland
Car 34 · Ford
23
Connor Zilisch
Car 88 · Chevrolet
24
Erik Jones
Car 43 · Toyota
26
Justin Haley
Car 77 · Chevrolet
7
Chase Elliott
Car 9 · Chevrolet
29
AJ Allmendinger
Car 16 · Chevrolet
17
Chris Buescher
Car 17 · Ford
32
Ryan Preece
Car 60 · Ford
21
Austin Dillon
Car 3 · Chevrolet
15
Ross Chastain
Car 1 · Chevrolet
40
Brad Keselowski
Car 6 · Ford
28
Cole Custer
Car 41 · Chevrolet
36
John Hunter Nemechek
Car 42 · Toyota
31
Ty Dillon
Car 10 · Chevrolet
22
Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
Car 47 · Chevrolet
30
Riley Herbst
Car 35 · Toyota
34
Shane van Gisbergen
Car 97 · Chevrolet
35
Cody Ware
Car 51 · Chevrolet
38
J.J. Yeley
Car 44 · Chevrolet
37
Casey Mears
Car 62 · Chevrolet
39
Chad Finchum
Car 66 · Ford
1
Chase Briscoe
Car 19 · Toyota
16
Corey Heim
Car 67 · Toyota
Quick answers
NASCAR Cup Series at Miami FAQ
When is the NASCAR Cup Series at Miami?
The race is scheduled for Sunday, November 8, 2026. The green-flag time above converts automatically to your local timezone.
What time does the NASCAR Cup Series at Miami start?
The listed start is 3:00 PM ET; use the automatically converted time at the top of this page for your location.
What channel is the NASCAR Cup Series at Miami on?
The current broadcast listing is HBO Max, NBC. Recheck near race day in case the network moves coverage.
Where is the NASCAR Cup Series at Miami?
The event is at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL. It is listed as a intermediate.
Who won the NASCAR Cup Series at Miami?
Ryan Blaney won the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series at Miami. The decisive sequence and result context are summarized in the race recap above.
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