Kyle Larson wins Cup Series championship: Social media reacts

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The 10th victory was the sweetest.

Capping off a dominant Cup season, Kyle Larson won his 10th race of 2021 and the final race of the season, taking the championship on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.

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Kyle Larson holds off Martin Truex Jr. in the final laps to capture his first career NASCAR Cup Series title.

The Hendrick Motorsports driver was closely followed by Martin Truex Jr., Chase Elliott and Denny Hamlin, the four finalists for the Cup championship. 

But in the end, the driver who won the most this season was victorious again when it mattered most.

Here are some of the best reactions from around the internet:

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Watch the full highlights from the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Championship on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.