NASCAR points after Daytona International Speedway (August 2026)

The Chase begins after the regular-season finale for the NASCAR Cup Series

On Saturday night, the NASCAR Cup Series races at Daytona International Speedway. The race was the regular-season finale and locked 16 drivers into The Chase.

Daytona Race Results: August 29, 2026 (NASCAR Cup Series)

Ryan Preece was one the drivers on The Chase cutline. He drove it to victory lane and locked his way into the new playoff format.

View NASCAR points after Daytona International Speedway below.

NASCAR Cup Series
Point Standings

Note: These points have been reset for the top 16 drivers heading into the first Chase race at Darlington Raceway based on their finish in the regular-season.

Pos | Driver | Points

1. Denny Hamlin
2,100

2. Ryan Blaney
2,075

3. Tyler Reddick
2,065

4. Ty Gibbs
2,060

5. Chase Briscoe
2,055

6. Christopher Bell
2,050

7. Kyle Larson
2,045

8. Chase Elliott
2,040

9. Joey Logano
2,035

10. Chris Buescher
2,030

11. Daniel Suarez
2,025

12. Carson Hocevar
2,020

13. William Byron
2,015

14. Bubba Wallace
2,010

15. Austin Cindric
2,005

16. Ryan Preece
2,000

Eliminated from The Chase

17. Shane van Gisbergen
-17

18. Brad Keselowski
-79

19. Ross Chastain
-104

20. Michael McDowell
-105

Links

Daytona International Speedway | NASCAR

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