WATCH: Ryan Blaney’s Incredible Last-Lap Charge to Win NASCAR Season Finale From Fifth

Ryan Blaney had six laps to turn fifth place into a victory. What followed was one of the most impressive closing runs of the NASCAR Cup Series season.With his spotter guiding him through traffic and his No. 12 Team Penske Ford gaining ground, Blaney picked off four competitors in the closing laps of Sunday’s championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.He didn’t take the lead until the final lap.The in-car footage from those closing six laps captures just how quickly everything unfolded, from the constant instructions coming over the radio to Blaney’s emotional message to his team after taking the checkered flag.And with the 2026 championship already decided in Kyle Larson’s favor, Blaney still had one more trophy he wanted to take home.The final laps belonged to @Blaney!He put on quite a show on that final restart. pic.twitter.com/RndiiJoiUk— NASCAR (@NASCAR) November 9, 2026WATCH: Ryan Blaney Charges From Fifth to First in Final Six LapsThe closing sequence began with Blaney’s team encouraging him to build momentum as he worked his way through traffic.“Get your momentum. We’ll get back to them,” came the message over the radio.As Blaney closed on the cars ahead, his spotter provided a steady stream of instructions about where he had room to race.“You got room to play. Five back here, so get in there.”The urgency increased as the laps disappeared.“Let’s go. Put it on them here. Four to go at the line.”Blaney continued making progress, using the available racing lanes to work his way toward the front.With two laps remaining, his team delivered a simple message.“Go get this thing. Two to go.”By the time the white flag approached, Blaney had climbed to second. He was one position away from winning the race, with Tyler Reddick’s No. 45 Toyota close enough to remain part of the battle.“Coming to the white. No threat,” his spotter reported.Then came another instruction as Blaney began the final lap.“You and him, white flag. One more. You are clear. Do not let him get our rear no matter what you do.”Moments later, Blaney made the decisive pass for the lead.But the job wasn’t finished.“Come to the checkered. He’s gonna drive it in there. Up top, cover top.”Blaney held his position as the field raced toward the finish.“You’re good.”Then came the words every driver wants to hear.“Bring it on home. Bringing out the checkered flag.”Six laps after running fifth, Blaney was the winner.Blaney Shares Emotional Message After Homestead VictoryOnce the checkered flag fell, the urgency of the radio chatter gave way to celebration.“Yeah, go fellas,” Blaney said.Then he offered a message to the people who had helped him close the season with a victory.“Cap off the year. Appreciate you, fellas. Love y’all.”He added, “Looking forward to celebrating with you.”It was a fitting ending for Blaney and Team Penske, particularly considering how much ground the No. 12 had to make up in the final handful of laps.While Larson left Homestead with his third Cup Series championship, Blaney had delivered a reminder of his own ability to win under pressure.The in-car footage makes the finish even more impressive. There was little time for conversation beyond the essentials. Every instruction mattered, every pass brought Blaney closer, and the outcome remained unsettled until the final lap.For Team Penske, it was one last reason to celebrate before the offseason.For everyone watching, it was a chance to see exactly how Blaney pulled off a remarkable comeback.