Ross Chastain secures fifth place start at Sonoma in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:10 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Ross Chastain earned a fifth-place starting position for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway, taking the top spot for Trackhouse Racing. This start is crucial for Chastain as he currently sits 22nd in the standings, 40 points adrift of the Chase bubble. The qualifying session saw Shane van Gisbergen take sixth, while Connor Zilisch will start in 17th. Chastain aims to maximize points in Stage 1 by potentially avoiding a pit stop late in the race.
- •Chastain qualified fifth at Sonoma on June 28, 2026.
- •He is currently 22nd in the Cup Series standings.
- •Shane van Gisbergen qualified sixth, Connor Zilisch in 17th.
- •Chastain plans to conserve points in Stage 1.
- •This start offers Chastain a chance to improve his points position.
- 9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Ross Chastain earns much-needed fifth place start at Sonoma in 2026
"Ross Chastain has earned a much-needed fifth-place start in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway in 2026.
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