The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs begin Sunday at Darlington Raceway, and 16 drivers enter a 10-race fight with no cutoffs and no reset after a bad week. The 2026 NASCAR playoffs bring back the Chase format, replacing the elimination system used in recent seasons.
Denny Hamlin leads the field with 2,100 points, while Ryan Blaney starts 25 points behind him. Tyler Reddick sits third, 35 points off the lead. Ryan Preece is last at 2,000 points. Only 100 points separate first from 16th. Every crash, penalty and lost stage point will remain important until the championship ends at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Nov. 8.
NASCAR Playoffs Put 16 Drivers…
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