Kyle Larson maintains 67-point lead in NASCAR Cup standings after Martinsville II
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Last updated Nov 2, 2026
The NASCAR Cup season is nearing completion following the Martinsville II race. Kyle Larson leads the points standings with a 67-point advantage over Christopher Bell and a 70-point lead over Denny Hamlin. All other drivers have been eliminated from championship contention. William Byron, the race winner, made the biggest gain by moving up two positions to ninth in the standings. The finale is set to take place shortly.
- •Kyle Larson leads with a 67-point advantage.
- •Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin follow in the standings.
- •William Byron secured the race win and moved to ninth overall.
- •All other drivers are out of title contention.
- •The NASCAR Cup season finale is upcoming.
- 1:16 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR results, Chase points standings after Martinsville
- 12:28 AMYahoo Sports — William Byron dominates at Martinsville while Kyle Larson is one step closer to back-to-back championships
- 11:33 PMMotorsport.com — Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Martinsville II
"By Holly Cain NASCAR Wire Service MARTINSVILLE, Va. – William Byron claimed his first victory of the season in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway and his Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Larson put himself into prime championship position with one race to go in the 2026 season. Race Results: Xfinity 500 […] The post William Byron dominates at Martinsville while Kyle Larson is one step closer to back-to-back championships appeared first on TobyChristie.com.
"The 2026 NASCAR Cup season is nearly over, and Kyle Larson holds a comfortable 67-point lead over Christopher Bell, and a 70-point lead over Denny Hamlin ahead of the season finale. All other drivers are eliminated from title contention. The biggest mover in the standings was race winner William Byron, who jumped two positions to ninth in the standings. His Hendrick Motorsports teammate and ...Keep reading
"After William Byron's fourth victory at Martinsville, there are three drivers left in the Chase championship battle.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 1:16 AMNASCAR results, Chase points standings after Martinsville
After William Byron's fourth victory at Martinsville, there are three drivers left in the Chase championship battle.
- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 12:28 AMWilliam Byron dominates at Martinsville while Kyle Larson is one step closer to back-to-back championships
By Holly Cain NASCAR Wire Service MARTINSVILLE, Va. – William Byron claimed his first victory of the season in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway and his Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Larson put himself into prime championship position with one race to go in the 2026 season. Race Results: Xfinity 500 […] The post William Byron dominates at Martinsville while Kyle Larson is one step closer to back-to-back championships appeared first on TobyChristie.com.
- Motorsport.comNov 1, 2026, 11:33 PMComplete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Martinsville II
The 2026 NASCAR Cup season is nearly over, and Kyle Larson holds a comfortable 67-point lead over Christopher Bell, and a 70-point lead over Denny Hamlin ahead of the season finale. All other drivers are eliminated from title contention. The biggest mover in the standings was race winner William Byron, who jumped two positions to ninth in the standings. His Hendrick Motorsports teammate and ...Keep reading
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