NASCAR points standings: Updated driver rankings from every 2026 Cup Series race
The NASCAR season is currently underway, with drivers vying for positions in the updated points standings. The 2026 season has seen a return to The Chase format, changing how points are accumulated and how drivers qualify for races. Tyler Reddick currently leads the standings, followed by Denny Hamlin and Ryan Blaney.
- ▪NASCAR has reverted to The Chase format for the 2026 season after over a decade of an elimination-style points system.
- ▪Tyler Reddick is leading the points standings with 620 points and 5 wins.
- ▪Denny Hamlin and Ryan Blaney are in second and third place, with 498 and 446 points respectively.
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