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Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Las Vegas II

After rallying back from one lap down to finish second, Kyle Larson extended his championship lead over Denny Hamlin from +26pts to +40pts as the 2026 NASCAR Cup Chase crosses the halfway point. Hamlin finished 16th after an early spin derailed his day. Battling power steering issues, Christopher Bell finished 23rd but he remains third in the standings, now 55 points behind. With his big win ...…

Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Las Vegas II

Kyle Larson leads the NASCAR Cup points standings with a 40-point advantage over Denny Hamlin. Larson finished second in the recent race, while Hamlin finished 16th after an early spin.

Christopher Bell is third in the standings, 55 points behind Larson, after finishing 23rd with power steering issues.

The NASCAR Cup Series Chase is at the halfway point, with 10 races remaining.

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