Brad Keselowski misses the NASCAR Cup Series Chase for second straight year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 1:30 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Brad Keselowski will not participate in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs after finishing 18th in the regular season standings. The driver of the No. 6 car maintained a position near the top 12 during the early portion of the season before a mid-season slump forced him below the playoff cut line. Despite missing the field himself, Keselowski will continue to participate in the championship hunt as a co-owner of RFK Racing. His team successfully qualified teammates Chris Buescher and Ryan Preece for the postseason, marking the first time since 2023 that the organization has placed two drivers in the Chase. Keselowski intends to compete through the final 10 races of the year with a focus on securing a victory for the No. 6 team.
- •Brad Keselowski finished 18th in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series regular season standings.
- •RFK Racing qualified Chris Buescher and Ryan Preece for the 2026 playoffs.
- •This marks the first time since 2023 that RFK Racing has two drivers in the Chase.
- •Keselowski remains committed to driving the No. 6 car for the final 10 races of the season.
- 1:30 AMYahoo Sports — Brad Keselowski Breaks Silence After Missing The Chase
"Unlike his RFK Racing teammates, Brad Keselowski will not compete for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship. For the second year in a row, the driver of the No. 6 failed to make the Chase.While he has an opportunity to win a championship as an owner with Chris Buescher and Ryan Preece, Keselowski will be […] The post Brad Keselowski Breaks Silence After Missing The Chase appeared first on HEAVY.
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