Ross Chastain gains on Chase bubble after San Diego race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 5:50 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Ross Chastain is making progress on the Chase bubble following the NASCAR Cup Series race in San Diego on June 28, 2026. He currently ranks 22nd in the standings, with a 40-point deficit to the Chase cutoff. Chastain has secured two consecutive top-8 finishes after experiencing a difficult start to the season, which included four finishes of 26th or worse. With nine races remaining in the regular season, Chastain continues to push for a spot in the Chase despite concerns about Trackhouse Racing's performance.
- •Chastain sits 22nd in the standings with a 40-point gap to the Chase bubble.
- •He has achieved two straight top-8 finishes.
- •Chastain struggled earlier with four finishes of 26th or worse.
- •Only nine races are left in the NASCAR regular season.
- 5:50 AMYahoo Sports — Ross Chastain making ground on Chase bubble after San Diego in 2026
"Ross Chastain is making ground on the Chase bubble after the NASCAR Cup Series race at San Diego in 2026.
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