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NASCAR's Chase for the Championship grid set for Daytona finale

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:44 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

NASCAR's Chase for the Championship grid set for Daytona finale

Summary

With one regular season race remaining at Daytona on August 24, the Chase for the Championship is taking shape. Austin Cindric leads with a +44 point cushion, while Shane Van Gisbergen holds a +31 lead. Ryan Preece is currently -31 points, and Brad Keselowski sits at -66. Keselowski will need a win and for those ahead of him to finish poorly to secure a playoff spot. The pressure is mounting as drivers prepare for the crucial final race.

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By the Numbers

•Cindric leads the championship grid heading into Daytona.
•Van Gisbergen is in a strong position with +31 points.
•Preece and Keselowski are at risk, needing significant gains.
•Keselowski must win and hope others wreck to qualify.
•The race at Daytona is set for August 24.

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1:44 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR's Chase for the Championship grid comes down to this

What they're saying

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With just one perilous regular season race remaining at Daytona, the race to the Chase for the Championship looks like this: Austin Cindric +44Shane Van Gisbergen +31--Ryan Preece -31Brad Keselowski -66 Let's go ahead and state the obvious. For Keselowski to get that last spot, he's going to need everyone above him to wreck out early and he's most likely going to need to win at ...Keep reading
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