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Denny Hamlin reclaimed the points lead by a single point after a power‑steering failure dropped Tyler Reddick, while Shane van Gisbergen’s victory and Ty Gibbs’ podium reshaped the standings ahead of the Chicagoland showdown.
Tyler Reddick’s championship lead evaporated at Sonoma, where a power‑steering issue forced a last‑place finish, allowing Denny Hamlin to move into the points lead by a single point.
Chase Briscoe finished second in the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, losing by 0.357 seconds to Shane van Gisbergen after a late-race error.
Denny Hamlin’s climb to the top of the NASCAR Cup Series standings follows a dramatic Sonoma race where Tyler Reddick’s mechanical woes opened the door for a new points leader.
After a dramatic crash in San Diego, Shane van Gisbergen rebounded at Sonoma Raceway in June 2026, scoring his second Cup Series win of the season and moving to 14th in the standings.
Shane van Gisbergen edged Chase Briscoe at Sonoma Raceway, securing his 12th road‑course win and moving ahead of the Chase cut‑line, while Denny Hamlin’s late spin dropped him to 26th, preserving his one‑point championship edge.
Shane van Gisbergen’s second consecutive win at Sonoma reshapes the Cup championship picture as the series heads to Chicagoland
Shane van Gisbergen swept the weekend at Sonoma, securing his second victory of the 2026 season while edging toward a historic nine‑win road‑course tally.
Shane van Gisbergen led most of the race at Sonoma to secure his second victory of the season, while Denny Hamlin surged to the points lead despite a 26th‑place finish.
Chase Briscoe finished runner‑up in a dramatic duel with Shane van Gisbergen, while teammates Ty Gibbs and Christopher Bell secured top‑five spots and Denny Hamlin seized the championship points lead.
After 18 races, Denny Hamlin leads the championship by a point, as Tyler Reddick’s race ends in mechanical trouble and Shane van Gisbergen moves up the standings.
Shane van Gisbergen wins his second 2026 NASCAR Cup race at Sonoma, edging Chase Briscoe in a dramatic finish, while Ty Gibbs sweeps both stages and Denny Hamlin takes the points lead.
Shane van Gisbergen claimed a commanding win at Sonoma, while Ty Gibbs, Tyler Reddick and others faced pivotal moments that could influence the championship race.
Shane van Gisbergen dominated the 2026 Sonoma road race, leading 74 laps and securing his second win of the season. The performance placed him alongside Tony Stewart in the record books and highlighted a competitive field of drivers.
A dramatic finish at Sonoma Raceway saw Shane van Gisbergen take his 11th road‑course win, reshaping the championship picture.
On June 28, 2026, Shane van Gisbergen captured his second win of the season at Sonoma Raceway, dominating 74 of 110 laps and joining an elite group of road‑course champions.
After 18 races, Denny Hamlin edges Tyler Reddick by a single point, while Kyle Busch is no longer listed in the standings.
Shane van Gisbergen won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway, his second victory of 2026 and eighth career win, while Denny Hamlin moved to the top of the standings.
Tyler Reddick leads the NASCAR Cup Series after 17 races, but Denny Hamlin's recent wins have narrowed the gap to eight points. The upcoming race at Sonoma Raceway is expected to favor Reddick, yet Hamlin's resilience makes the contest finely balanced.
The Toyota/Save Mart 350 returns to Sonoma Raceway on June 28, kicking off TNT Sports’ Cup Series broadcast window and the $1 million In‑Season Challenge, with Ty Gibbs on pole and a field of 23 drivers set to battle.
The 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 will take place on June 28 at Sonoma Raceway, featuring pole‑position starter Ty Gibbs, Chevrolet dominance in qualifying and Shane van Gisbergen as the FanDuel favorite.
The 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 will bring the NASCAR Cup Series to Sonoma Raceway on June 28, featuring a deep driver field, stage racing and betting favorites.
Ty Gibbs leads the field from pole as the series heads to Sonoma, where Tyler Reddick holds a narrow eight‑point edge over Denny Hamlin and Shane van Gisbergen fights to stay out of the relegation zone.
Bubba Wallace’s bid for a strong finish at Sonoma Raceway was derailed when a qualifying crash forced him to start last, casting a shadow over his recent momentum and playoff hopes.