Ryan Preece seeks crucial points at Daytona to make NASCAR Chase
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ryan Preece competes at Daytona International Speedway in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series finale, needing a strong performance to qualify for the Chase. Preece, currently 17th in the standings, is 31 points behind the cutoff, with Shane van Gisbergen on the bubble. The unpredictable nature of superspeedway racing means Preece's path to the Chase could hinge on a win or strong stage finishes. No practice sessions lead to heightened uncertainty, but a victory could significantly reduce his point deficit. Preece aims to be aggressive as the race unfolds.
- •Preece is 31 points behind the Chase cut line.
- •Shane van Gisbergen currently holds the final playoff spot.
- •Daytona has potential for major point swings due to its race dynamics.
- •Winning at Daytona would grant Preece an additional 20 points.
- •No practice sessions increase unpredictability for drivers.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ryan Preece enters Daytona needing points to make the Chase in 2026
"Ryan Preece enters the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series regular season finale at Daytona International Speedway needing points to make the Chase.
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