Denny Hamlin has surged to the top of the NASCAR Cup Series standings, holding an 84‑point advantage as the regular season draws to a close.
Chase Contention Intensifies
Tyler Reddick and Ryan Blaney sit directly behind Hamlin in second and third, while Shane Van Gisbergen occupies the 15th spot, sitting 57 points ahead of Austin Cindric.
Ryan Preece, currently the first driver outside the top‑16, trails Cindric by 38 points, underscoring the tight race for the final playoff positions.
The series will take a week off before heading to Iowa Speedway on August 9, a race that could further reshape the playoff picture.