Ryan Preece secures final Chase spot with Daytona victory
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:47 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Ryan Preece won the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona on August 29, marking his first career Cup Series victory. With this win, Preece claimed the 16th and final spot in the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series Chase. Denny Hamlin leads the standings going into the Chase with a 25-point advantage. The race also saw Austin Cindric earn a spot, while Shane van Gisbergen fell out of the top 16 after a 27th place finish. The regular season concludes with 26 races, and the playoffs are set to begin next week.
- •Ryan Preece wins his first Cup Series race at Daytona.
- •Denny Hamlin holds a 25-point lead heading into the Chase.
- •Austin Cindric also qualifies for the Chase after the Daytona race.
- •Shane van Gisbergen drops out of the Chase contention.
- •The NASCAR Cup Series Chase begins next week.
- 2:47 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR points standings: Cup Series points update after Daytona race, Chase picture
- 2:43 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR The Chase Standings: Cup Series Points Leaders After Regular Season, 16 Drivers in 10-Race Chase
"Who made The Chase? Saturday night’s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona marked the end of the regular season in […]
"Ryan Preece claimed the final Chase spot after winning the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on August 29 at Daytona.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 2:47 AMNASCAR points standings: Cup Series points update after Daytona race, Chase picture
Ryan Preece claimed the final Chase spot after winning the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on August 29 at Daytona.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 2:43 AMNASCAR The Chase Standings: Cup Series Points Leaders After Regular Season, 16 Drivers in 10-Race Chase
Who made The Chase? Saturday night’s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona marked the end of the regular season in […]
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