Shane van Gisbergen enters Daytona on Chase bubble in 2026

Shane van Gisbergen is in a precarious position heading into the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series finale at Daytona International Speedway. He currently holds a 31-point lead over Ryan Preece, who posted a ninth-place finish at New Hampshire. The finale's stakes are high, as NASCAR is implementing a new superspeedway package without any prior practice, adding uncertainty to the race dynamics. Preece has the potential to earn a maximum of 76 points, but van Gisbergen needs to remain cautious to secure his spot in the Chase. The 2026 Coke Zero Sugar 400 is set for Saturday night.

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