Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Darlington 2026
After fighting back from some mid-race damage, Denny Hamlin leaves Darlington just 12 points clear of Southern 500 winner Christopher Bell. The biggest mover in the championship standings was clearly Bell, jumping four positions from sixth to second with his big victory. Bubba Wallace also moved up four spots from 14th to 10th. The biggest loser was William Byron, who dropped three ... Keep…
The NASCAR Cup Series Chase begins with the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Sept. 6. Denny Hamlin leads the championship with a 25-point advantage over Ryan Blaney. Tyler Reddick claimed pole position after qualifying was eliminated from Saturday's schedule. The 367-lap, 501.3-mile race will transition from late-afternoon to nighttime settings.
The Tennessean provides live updates, highlights, and a leaderboard for the Southern 500. Tyler Reddick will start on the pole for the race, followed by Daniel Suarez, Ryan Preece, Denny Hamlin, Michael McDowell, Austin Cindric, Chase Briscoe, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Austin Dillon, and Alex Bowman. The race will be broadcast on USA Network, with additional streaming options on HBO MAX, NASCAR.com, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
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