NASCAR standings shift after Iowa Corn 350 with Chase cutline changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 10:57 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
After the Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway, movement in the NASCAR standings has occurred among the top-10 drivers. Denny Hamlin, Ty Gibbs, Ryan Blaney, and Tyler Reddick have clinched spots for the upcoming Chase. The remaining three regular-season races will determine the final qualifying positions, with several drivers under pressure as the cutline tightens. Austin Cindric currently holds the last qualifying spot, with various contenders like Ryan Preece and Ross Chastain close behind.
- •Denny Hamlin leads the standings with 923 points.
- •Twelve drivers have clinched Chase spots.
- •Only three races remain in the regular season.
- •Ryan Preece is currently below the Chase cutline by 29 points.
- •Austin Cindric is in 16th place, holding the final playoff position.
- 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Standings After Today: Cup Series Points Leaders Right Now, New The Chase Cutline
"We’ve got some movement in the NASCAR standings after today thanks to the Iowa Corn 350 delivering some chaos for […]
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