Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Sonoma 2026
NASCAR’s regular season points lead shifts in a tight Hamlin-Reddick battle after Sonoma
📍 Where it landed
Denny Hamlin overtook Tyler Reddick to claim the NASCAR Cup Series regular season points lead following the race at Sonoma. While Larson, Elliott, and Byron maintained their positions for The Chase, coverage highlighted the ongoing competitive battle between Hamlin and Reddick at the top of the standings.
Epilogue added 54d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Denny Hamlin has overtaken Tyler Reddick to claim the NASCAR Cup Series regular season points lead following the Sonoma race. Coverage highlights the narrow margin of victory and the high-stakes nature of the competition, with Hamlin’s team noting the difficulty of the race day.
Outlets including *Yahoo Sports*, *WCYB*, and *NASCAR.com* emphasize the significance of the points shift, while *Bleacher Report* and *Motorsport.com* provide updated standings for the in-season tournament bracket. *Hendrick Motorsports* underscores that Kyle Larson, Ryan Elliott, and William Byron remain locked in position for The Chase. Next steps include monitoring Hamlin’s ability to maintain the lead, Reddick’s response, and whether the top contenders can secure enough points to qualify for The Chase.
Coverage will likely focus on the next race’s impact on the standings.
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The reporting (8)
- No smiles from Denny Hamlin despite snatching the points lead from Tyler Reddick Yahoo Sports · 56d ago
- Denny Hamlin takes over the NASCAR Cup Series regular season points lead WCYB · 56d ago
- Post Race Report Kaulig Racing · 56d ago
- Hamlin ekes out points lead after tough day in Sonoma RACER - Racing News · 56d ago
- NASCAR In-Season Tournament Bracket 2026 Updated Point Standings After Sonoma Bleacher Report · 56d ago
- Analysis: Sonoma shows how every point matters in Hamlin-Reddick battle at top NASCAR.com · 56d ago
- NASCAR points standings after Sonoma: Larson, Elliott, Byron remain in position for The Chase Hendrick Motorsports · 56d ago
- Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Sonoma 2026 Motorsport.com · 56d ago
Quick answers
Who now leads the NASCAR Cup Series regular season points?
Denny Hamlin, following his victory at Sonoma.
Did Tyler Reddick lose the points lead?
Yes, according to coverage from multiple outlets, Reddick has fallen to second place.
Are there other drivers still in contention for The Chase?
Yes, Kyle Larson, Ryan Elliott, and William Byron remain in position for The Chase, per *Hendrick Motorsports* and *Motorsport.com*.
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