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Kyle Larson's wreck reshapes NASCAR Cup points standings after Phoenix II

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 11:20 PM

Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Kyle Larson's wreck reshapes NASCAR Cup points standings after Phoenix II

Summary

The 2026 NASCAR Cup season standings shifted significantly following the Phoenix II race. Championship leader Kyle Larson suffered a cut tire, finishing 34th and securing only three points. Christopher Bell now trails Larson by just five points in the standings, while Chase Briscoe is positioned third, 24 points behind. The top seven drivers are closely grouped, with only 56 points separating them all as the season approaches its conclusion with three races remaining.

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Key Details

•Kyle Larson finishes 34th due to a cut tire.
•Christopher Bell moves to second place, 5 points behind Larson.
•Chase Briscoe holds third place, 24 points back.
•Top seven drivers are within 56 points of each other.
•Three races remain in the 2026 NASCAR Cup season.

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What they're saying

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The championship picture has completely changed with just three races left in the 2026 NASCAR Cup season. Championship leader Kyle Larson wrecked out of the race due to a cut tire, finishing 34th and scoring just three points. Christopher Bell is now second, just 5pts back of the lead while the top seven in the championship have just 56 points between them all. Chase Briscoe is third, 24 points ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com