Denny Hamlin holds Cup Series points lead after chaotic Gateway race
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Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Denny Hamlin retained the NASCAR Cup points lead following the Enjoy Illinois 300 at Gateway on Sept. 13. Hamlin finished ninth but managed to avoid significant incidents during the race, which featured 18 cautions due to various crashes. Kyle Larson secured the victory and moved to second in the standings, marking his first win in over a year. The updated points standings show Hamlin at 2,168 points, with Larson close behind at 2,159. This race was the second of ten in the Chase.
- •Kyle Larson wins the Enjoy Illinois 300 at Gateway.
- •Denny Hamlin finishes ninth to maintain Cup Series lead.
- •The race experienced 18 cautions due to accidents and failures.
- •Hamlin leads the standings with 2,168 points, followed by Larson.
- •This race marks the second of ten in the Chase for the championship.
- 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR points standings, Cup Series points update after Gateway race, Chase picture
"Kyle Larson moved to second in the NASCAR points standings after winning the Enjoy Illinois 300 on Sept. 13 at Gateway.
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