NASCAR sets Chase field after Ryan Preece's victory at Daytona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 4:46 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The field for NASCAR's Chase is confirmed with 16 drivers, including Denny Hamlin and Ryan Preece, set to compete. This 10-race postseason begins on September 6 at Darlington, following Preece's overtime win at Daytona, which secured him a spot. The Chase format emphasizes consistency over single-race wins, marking a shift from previous playoff formats. Hamlin leads the points standings entering the postseason, while Preece claims the last position in the Chase with his first career win.
- •Ryan Preece won at Daytona, securing final Chase spot.
- •Denny Hamlin enters as top seed after a strong season.
- •Chase features 16 drivers competing over 10 races.
- •First race of the Chase is the Southern 500 at Darlington on Sept. 6.
- •Chase includes six Toyotas, five Fords, and five Chevrolets.
- 4:46 AMYahoo Sports — Who is in the Chase? NASCAR’s postseason field from Denny Hamlin to Ryan Preece
"The field for NASCAR's Chase is set. 16 drivers, from Denny Hamlin to Ryan Preece, will compete in the 10-race postseason which begins at Darlington.
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