NASCAR playoff standings 2026: Updated points, scenarios for final Cup Series spots at Daytona
Only 16 drivers can make it to NASCAR's biggest stage. Here's a look at how the postseason standings shake out prior to Saturday's race at Daytona, the Coke Zero Sugar 400.
NASCAR playoff standings for the 2026 Cup Series have been released, with the race at Daytona serving as the final regular-season event. As of now, 16 drivers can secure a spot in the postseason. Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, Ty Gibbs, Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell, Chase Briscoe, Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, Joey Logano, Chris Buescher, Carson Hocevar, William Byron, Daniel Suarez, and Bubba Wallace have all clinched their spots, with Bubba Wallace effectively securing his berth by starting Saturday's race.
Wallace will need a strong finish to ensure his spot among the top 16. Ryan Preece, sitting 31 points behind Van Gisbergen, is the first driver eliminated from the postseason chase. The race at Daytona, the Coca-Cola 400, will serve as the final race of the regular season, taking place on September 6.
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