NASCAR Chase set with two races remaining in regular season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:51 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The NASCAR Cup Series is approaching the postseason with two races left in the regular season: New Hampshire and Daytona. This season marks a return to the Chase format, rewarding drivers based on consistency over individual race wins. Denny Hamlin currently leads the standings following a midseason surge, while Tyler Reddick also remains a top contender. Other drivers, including Ryan Blaney and Ty Gibbs, have shown strong performances, with Joey Logano making a late push after multiple recent victories. The postseason opens with the Southern 500 at Darlington on September 6.
- •Two races left in the NASCAR Cup Series regular season.
- •Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick, and Ryan Blaney are top contenders.
- •Joey Logano is making a late-season push for a Chase spot.
- •Chase begins September 6 at the Southern 500 in Darlington.
- •The postseason features a total of 10 races.
- 9:51 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Chase: What to know about the postseason with two races to go
"Just two races remain until the postseason begins for the NASCAR Cup Series. New Hampshire and Daytona are the final stops in the regular season.
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