Tyler Reddick leads Denny Hamlin by 19 points heading into San Diego
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 3:22 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Tyler Reddick maintains a 19-point lead over Denny Hamlin in the NASCAR standings as the series heads to San Diego this weekend. Reddick has performed well on road courses, winning at COTA earlier this season. Hamlin, however, is coming off a series of strong finishes and looking to narrow the gap. Road courses have posed challenges for Hamlin, who has only achieved one top-10 finish in his last five starts on such tracks. The upcoming race is expected to be crucial as both drivers aim for points with only 10 races left before the playoffs.
- •Reddick holds 704 points, Hamlin has 685.
- •San Diego features a new temporary street circuit.
- •Reddick has four Cup Series victories on road courses.
- •Hamlin has won four races this season.
- •Both drivers seek crucial points as playoffs approach.
- 3:22 PMYahoo Sports — Can Denny Hamlin Keep Closing on Tyler Reddick? San Diego Presents a Major Test
"Tyler Reddick enters NASCAR's San Diego weekend with a 19-point lead over Denny Hamlin, but the standings battle may hinge on a track type that has traditionally favored the No. 45 driver.
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