In Pixar's Cars, who wins the three-way Piston Cup tiebreaker race?

In Pixar's Cars, Chick Hicks wins the three-way Piston Cup tiebreaker race.

The film ends with Lightning McQueen, Chick Hicks, and The King competing in a special race after the three drivers finish the season tied. McQueen leads much of the contest, but Chick repeatedly uses aggressive and unsportsmanlike tactics. Near the finish, Chick causes The King to crash while fighting for position.

McQueen reaches the line first, but he stops just short of victory and returns to help The King. Because McQueen refuses to accept a championship gained through another driver's crash, Chick crosses the finish line first and is officially awarded the Piston Cup. The moment defines McQueen's change from self-centered rookie to a racer who values sportsmanship.

A common mistake is to say McQueen wins because he leads the final race. He does not take the official championship in this tiebreaker. Chick wins the trophy, while McQueen earns respect from the crowd and the racing community.