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Denny Hamlin secures No. 1 seed for 2026 Chase in NASCAR Cup Series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:30 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Denny Hamlin secures No. 1 seed for 2026 Chase in NASCAR Cup Series
Summary

Denny Hamlin clinched the No. 1 seed for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase on Sunday. Entering the final race at Daytona International Speedway with over a 70-point lead, Hamlin has secured his position in the playoffs ahead of the competition. Although NASCAR does not award a regular-season championship, his points lead translates into a 25-point advantage over the second-place driver as they head into the Chase. With ten races remaining, including the upcoming Talladega Superspeedway event, Hamlin stands as a significant contender for the championship.

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  • •Hamlin enters the Chase with a significant 70-point lead.
  • •He has a 25-point advantage over the second-place driver.
  • •The Chase consists of ten races, including Talladega Superspeedway.
  • •NASCAR does not reward a regular-season championship for this achievement.
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  • 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Denny Hamlin earns No. 1 seed for 2026 Chase in NASCAR Cup Series
  • 2:11 PMYahoo Sports — Denny Hamlin Locks Up No. 1 Seed for 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase
What they're saying
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Denny Hamlin officially secured the No. 1 seed for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase at New Hampshire, giving the Joe Gibbs Racing veteran a major advantage entering the postseason.

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Denny Hamlin has earned the No. 1 seed in the Chase during the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season. Find out more about Hamlin's achievement!

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