NASCAR updates points standings ahead of June Cup Series races
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 10:20 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
As of June 1, 2026, Tyler Reddick leads the NASCAR Cup Series standings with 657 points and five wins. Denny Hamlin follows in second place with 560 points and two wins. The standings reflect changes in the points system for 2026, which reinstated The Chase format, impacting how drivers accumulate points throughout the season. With ongoing races, drivers will aim to secure top positions as the competition progresses toward The Chase.
- •Kyle Busch was removed from standings after his death on May 28.
- •Reddick has accumulated five wins, the most among all drivers.
- •The new points system awards race winners 55 points.
- •Top 16 drivers by points qualify for The Chase.
- •The next race is the FireKeepers Casino 400 on June 7.
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR points standings: Updated driver rankings from every 2026 Cup Series race
"Here's an updated look at where each driver stands in the season.
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