5 Bold NASCAR The Chase Predictions, including Carson Hocevar and Kyle Larson

NASCAR’s the 10-race chase begins this weekend at Darlington Raceway, with 16 drivers all competing in a points battle to determine the Cup Series champion in 2026. Chaos and disappointment are a given, but we’re going to attempt to make a few NASCAR The Chase predictions for what happens in the next 10 weeks.

Let’s dive into some quick bold NASCAR predictions for The Chase.

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The reigning champion hasn’t been to victory lane in the Cup Series in over 50 races, with his last win coming in the AdventHealth 400 back in May 2025. That’s just one of the reasons why Kyle Larson...