B737 MAX 9 Captain reported unable to conduct a stable approach because SOPs were not followed. A go-around was completed.

Narrative

On the STAR into ZZZ. Taken off STAR for radar vectors to final. On base leg; field in sight; were cleared for Visual Approach. Selected VNAV; LNAV; and field elevation in the Mode Control Panel the aircraft was high and slow to descend and slow to approach speed. At FAF I notified the First Officer; the trend was high and a MAP was likely going to happen. Just before 1;000 feet AGL configuration gate; still not in final configuration; I called for go-around. Go-around was uneventful and the right call. On setup for Final Approach FIX. Flying the MAX; it is slick and takes longer to slow and descend. We were left high before [the] next fix on approach and could have used Vertical Speed to expedite descent then selected LNAV/VNAV. While we could have continued and attempted to make [the] configuration gate; I felt it was best to discontinue approach and go-around. Go-around was uneventful.Be prepared for being left high on STAR and be ready to expedite descent to continue approach. Remember when flying [the] MAX it does not slow and descend as quick as [the 737] NG.