Gordon backs Larson to surpass his Cup title tally

Jeff Gordon has said he expects Kyle Larson to pass his record of four NASCAR Cup Series championships. Larson won his third title on Sunday, leaving him one short of matching Gordon's total.

Gordon had earlier challenged Larson to match his four titles. Now, with three crowns to his name, Larson is one away from that mark, and Gordon said he is confident the Hendrick Motorsports driver will go on to get there, describing him as "special".