Shane van Gisbergen reacts to missing Chase after Daytona race
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 12:14 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Chase ended at Daytona on August 30. He achieved his first-ever stage win on an oval but could not secure enough points after facing a last-lap spin. Ryan Preece won the race, advancing in the standings. Van Gisbergen expressed disappointment but acknowledged improvement in his performance this season, particularly on ovals. All Trackhouse Racing cars failed to qualify for the Chase for the first time since 2022.
- •Van Gisbergen secured his first oval stage win at Daytona.
- •Ryan Preece's victory eliminated Van Gisbergen from Chase contention.
- •Van Gisbergen finished the race after a last-lap spin.
- •All Trackhouse Racing cars did not qualify for the Chase.
- •Van Gisbergen acknowledged team struggles despite personal improvements.
- 12:14 AMMotorsport.com — Shane van Gisbergen at peace with season; missing The Chase
- 4:51 AMYahoo Sports — Shane van Gisbergen Misses The Chase in Heartbreaking Fashion
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — Shane van Gisbergen reacts to missing the Chase, despite first stage win on an oval
- 4:01 AMMotorsport.com — Shane van Gisbergen reacts to missing the Chase, despite first stage win on an oval
"Daytona was roller coaster of a night for Shane van Gisbergen, and it ended in disappointment for the No. 97 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet. He watched Ryan Preece, Chris Buescher, and Kyle Larson all crash in front of him early in the running, clearing the way for SVG to earn his first-ever oval stage win and secure ten points. However, Preece pulled off a remarkable save and suffered minimal ...Keep reading
"Ultimately, Shane Van Gisbergen isn't blaming missing out on the Chase for the Championship due to what happened on Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway but instead the entire body of work this season. Some of it within his control and some of it not. Van Gisbergen entered the regular season finale with a 31-point lead and even extended it with a Stage 1 victory in which Ryan ...Keep reading
"As Preece collected a mountain of points with his first career NASCAR Cup win, Shane van Gisbergen was knocked out of the 2026 Chase field
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 2, 2026, 12:14 AMShane van Gisbergen at peace with season; missing The Chase
Ultimately, Shane Van Gisbergen isn't blaming missing out on the Chase for the Championship due to what happened on Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway but instead the entire body of work this season. Some of it within his control and some of it not. Van Gisbergen entered the regular season finale with a 31-point lead and even extended it with a Stage 1 victory in which Ryan ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 4:51 AMShane van Gisbergen Misses The Chase in Heartbreaking Fashion
Shane van Gisbergen missed the Chase by 13 points to Ryan Preece despite entering Daytona with a 31-point advantage.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 4:01 AMShane van Gisbergen reacts to missing the Chase, despite first stage win on an oval
As Preece collected a mountain of points with his first career NASCAR Cup win, Shane van Gisbergen was knocked out of the 2026 Chase field
- Motorsport.comAug 30, 2026, 4:01 AMShane van Gisbergen reacts to missing the Chase, despite first stage win on an oval
Daytona was roller coaster of a night for Shane van Gisbergen, and it ended in disappointment for the No. 97 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet. He watched Ryan Preece, Chris Buescher, and Kyle Larson all crash in front of him early in the running, clearing the way for SVG to earn his first-ever oval stage win and secure ten points. However, Preece pulled off a remarkable save and suffered minimal ...Keep reading
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