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Ryan Preece captured his maiden NASCAR Cup Series win after a dramatic overtime finish at Daytona International Speedway, while Shane van Gisbergen and Brad Keselowski saw their championship hopes eliminated.
Ryan Preece's Daytona victory secures his playoff berth as Denny Hamlin leads the points standings, while The Chase begins at Darlington with several drivers carrying negative totals.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series regular season concluded at Daytona, setting the stage for a 16‑driver playoff battle led by Denny Hamlin.
Ross Chastain captured his maiden Busch Light pole at Daytona, edging Chris Buescher by 0.051 seconds and setting a new lap speed of 184.391 mph, a milestone that underscores his career resurgence and sets the stage for the championship‑bound Chase.
Shane van Gisbergen’s recent surge in NASCAR drafting skills, bolstered by Ross Chastain’s pole‑position experience, positions him for a decisive push at Daytona and a potential playoff spot.
Shane van Gisbergen’s partnership with Ross Chastain has reshaped his approach to oval racing, positioning him just outside the playoff cutoff as the season‑ending race at Daytona looms.
Brad Keselowski faces steep penalties and a steep points deficit as the NASCAR Cup Series heads into its season‑ending race at Daytona International Speedway, where new aerodynamic regulations and looming thunderstorms add further uncertainty to the playoff battle.
Ross Chastain will start from the front of the grid for the Daytona 600, a feat that marks the third pole of his NASCAR Cup Series career and the first time a Florida-born driver has claimed pole position at the historic 2.5‑mile oval in more than a decade.
Ross Chastain secured pole position with a top speed of 184.396 mph, while Chris Buescher qualified second. The race, the final event of the 2026 regular season, will be broadcast live on NBC for the first time, showcasing a full field of drivers from teams such as Trackhouse Racing, RFK Racing, Team Penske and Hendrick Motorsports.
The final regular‑season race at Daytona introduces a new competition package, a fierce battle for the last Chase berth, and the excitement of a historic track.
The Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 29 will decide the final playoff spots, with Ross Chastain on pole and Ryan Preece facing a make‑or‑break showdown.
Ross Chastain grabs his third pole of the 2026 season at Daytona, but a victory still eludes him as Chris Buescher lines up beside him.
Ross Chastain’s dominant qualifying performance at Daytona International Speedway sets the stage for the Coke Zero Sugar 400, the last chance for drivers to lock in a spot in the upcoming Chase.
Ross Chastain secured the pole for the Daytona finale with a record lap, while the playoff landscape shifts toward season‑long performance.
Ross Chastain topped the qualifying timesheet with a 48.808‑second lap, edging Chris Buescher by a fraction of a second as the NASCAR season finale approaches.
Ross Chastain secured the pole for the Daytona finale with a 48.808‑second lap, edging out Chris Buescher by a razor‑thin margin. The achievement marks a pivotal moment in the Cup Series’ playoff race, where several drivers battle for the final Chase spots.
Ross Chastain posted a 48.808‑second lap to win the pole for Daytona’s season finale, a feat that could reshape the playoff picture and set the stage for next year’s championship.
Ross Chastain claimed pole position at Daytona International Speedway with a blistering lap of 48.809 seconds, edging out Chris Buescher by a narrow margin. The qualifying session highlighted strong performances from Austin Hill, Ryan Preece and several open‑car drivers, while Gray Gaulding missed the grid due to mechanical trouble.
Ross Chastain will start at the front of the grid for Saturday's 7:30 p.m. ET Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway.
Ross Chastain claimed pole position at Daytona, sharing the front row with Chris Buescher and praising Trackhouse Racing for resolving engine issues.
A dramatic qualifying session at Daytona saw multiple teams and drivers jockey for position ahead of the Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar 400.
From charity laps and a blood drive to a 5K run and a 50/50 raffle, Darlington Raceway’s September lineup blends competition with community support ahead of the NASCAR Chase.
Ross Chastain secured pole position after a two‑round qualifying format, while Gray Gaulding was ruled the slowest and left out of the 40‑car field. The race, scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET, marks the final regular‑season event before the playoffs.
Ross Chastain claimed pole position for the Coke Zero Sugar 400, edging Chris Buescher by a fraction of a second, while the race will determine critical playoff spots and feature a full slate of top drivers.