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Denny Hamlin maintains points lead after eero 400 at Chicagoland

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Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Denny Hamlin maintains points lead after eero 400 at Chicagoland

Summary

Denny Hamlin secured a top-5 finish in the eero 400 at Chicagoland on July 5, reinforcing his lead in the NASCAR Cup Series standings. Hamlin finished third, increasing his advantage over Tyler Reddick, who dropped to 36th due to radiator damage. Chase Briscoe earned his first win of the season, moving further away from the Chase bubble. Erik Jones's 15th-place finish lifted him to 16th in the standings. The Cup Series now heads to Atlanta next week, with Hamlin's lead at 44 points over Reddick.

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By the Numbers

•Denny Hamlin leads the standings with 764 points after the eero 400.
•Tyler Reddick follows with 313 points, 44 behind Hamlin.
•Chase Briscoe won his first race of the season at Chicagoland.
•Erik Jones's 15th-place result improved his standings position to 16th.
•NASCAR Cup Series will race next at Atlanta.

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What they're saying

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It's incredible to think that Tyler Reddick had a 129-point lead in the championship just before Memorial Day Weekend in May, as he now trails Denny Hamlin by 44 points. Reddick lost the points lead for the first time this year one week ago, and while he ran strong at Chicagoland this weekend, a piece of debris punches through the radiator and put him 30 laps down after repairs. The biggest ...Keep reading
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