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William Byron struggles in NASCAR Chase after poor Darlington finish

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 4:12 AM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

William Byron struggles in NASCAR Chase after poor Darlington finish

Summary

William Byron is 12th in the NASCAR Cup Series standings following an underwhelming 37th-place finish at Darlington. Despite averaging a 6.5 finish over his last four races at Gateway, Bristol, Kansas, and Las Vegas, Byron's poor start to the Chase has left him 160 points behind the leader, Kyle Larson. He remains one of only eight drivers with a positive point differential in Chase points versus regular-season points. Byron has a strong track record at traditional oval races and will look to improve his position in upcoming races at Charlotte, Phoenix, and Martinsville.

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By the Numbers

•Byron averages a 6.5 finish in recent races.
•He is currently 160 points behind Chase leader Kyle Larson.
•Byron finished 37th at Darlington, affecting his standings significantly.
•He has performed well at Charlotte, finishing second in the past two years.
•Upcoming races at Phoenix and Martinsville also offer potential for improvement.

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4:12 AMYahoo Sports — One Brutal Race Is Still Haunting William Byron’s NASCAR Chase

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William Byron has put together a string of top-10 finishes. But that awful finish to open the 2026 Chase for the NASCAR Cup has crushed him.Look at Byron’s last four races, and one would think he’s faring well in the Chase. Byron’s average finish following the races at Gateway, Bristol, Kansas, and Las Vegas is […] The post One Brutal Race Is Still Haunting William Byron’s NASCAR Chase appeared first on HEAVY.
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