Sixteen drivers qualify for 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship chase
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:14 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The 16-driver field for the 2026 NASCAR Chase for the Cup Series championship has been announced. Competing over the final 10 races of the season, drivers will aim for the highest points total. Denny Hamlin leads the standings with 2,100 points, followed closely by Ryan Blaney and Tyler Reddick. The championship will culminate in a series of critical races where the final champion will be determined based on performance and points accumulation.
- •Denny Hamlin tops the standings with 2,100 points.
- •Ryan Blaney and Tyler Reddick follow with 2,075 and 2,065 points respectively.
- •The championship involves performance across the final 10 races.
- •Current drivers in contention include Chase Elliott and Joey Logano.
- 3:14 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 NASCAR Chase field for Cup Series championship in 2026
"Here are the 16 drivers who will compete for a championship over the final 10 races of the season.
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