Denny Hamlin leads NASCAR Cup Series points after North Wilkesboro
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 2:39 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
The NASCAR Cup Series continued its regular season with a race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 19. Denny Hamlin remains at the top of the standings with 842 points, holding a 380-point lead over the 16th place cutline. Tyler Reddick and Ryan Blaney follow in second and third place with 774 and 755 points, respectively. The competition is intensifying with only one race left this month before the final four-race stretch leading to The Chase. Erik Jones, currently in 17th, is 33 points below the cutline.
- •Hamlin leads with 842 points, +380 above the cutline
- •North Wilkesboro was the 21st points race of the season
- •Only one race remains this month before The Chase
- •Jones currently stands 33 points below the cutoff
- •Final four races to determine playoff positions
- 2:39 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Standings After Today: Cup Series Points Leaders After North Wilkesboro, New The Chase Cutline
"Sunday night’s Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway marked the 21st points race of the regular season. There’s just […]
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