NASCAR rankings update after Talladega with Kyle Larson on top
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 9:08 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
The latest NASCAR driver rankings remain stable after the Talladega race. Kyle Larson retains the No. 1 position, showing strong performance without major threats. Chase Briscoe, currently second, could challenge for the top spot with multiple wins before the season ends. Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney, and Tyler Reddick round out the top five. Denny Hamlin, who aims for a win to stay competitive, is in sixth place. The next event is set for Martinsville, where drivers will continue to vie for the championship.
- •Kyle Larson leads the NASCAR driver rankings after Talladega.
- •Chase Briscoe sits in second place, with potential to challenge Larson.
- •Denny Hamlin needs a win soon to maintain championship hopes.
- •The next NASCAR event is at Martinsville.
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR driver rankings after Talladega. Joey Logano upside-down and look who's on top!
"The top-10 NASCAR driver rankings don't change much after a Talladega plate-race, no matter how crazy it ends.
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