Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Sonoma 2026
NASCAR Cup points standings updated after Sonoma 2026
📍 Where it landed
Denny Hamlin took over the NASCAR Cup Series regular season points lead following the race in Sonoma. Tyler Reddick finished last and lost the lead after falling multiple laps down.
Larson, Elliott, and Byron remained in position for The Chase.
Epilogue added 37d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The NASCAR Cup points standings have been updated after the race in Sonoma. Coverage from various outlets, including RACER, Bleacher Report, NASCAR.com, Hendrick Motorsports, and Motorsport.com, provides insight into the current standings.
The standings show Hamlin maintaining the points lead, with Larson, Elliott, and Byron remaining in position for The Chase.
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The reporting (9)
- No smiles from Denny Hamlin despite snatching the points lead from Tyler Reddick Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Denny Hamlin takes over the NASCAR Cup Series regular season points lead WCYB · 45d ago
- Post Race Report Kaulig Racing · 45d ago
- Reddick falls multiple laps down at Sonoma, finishing last and losing points lead NASCAR.com · 45d ago
- Hamlin ekes out points lead after tough day in Sonoma RACER - Racing News · 45d ago
- NASCAR In-Season Tournament Bracket 2026 Updated Point Standings After Sonoma Bleacher Report · 45d ago
- Analysis: Sonoma shows how every point matters in Hamlin-Reddick battle at top NASCAR.com · 45d ago
- NASCAR points standings after Sonoma: Larson, Elliott, Byron remain in position for The Chase Hendrick Motorsports · 45d ago
- Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Sonoma 2026 Motorsport.com · 45d ago broke it first
Quick answers
Who is leading the NASCAR Cup points standings after Sonoma 2026?
Hamlin is leading the NASCAR Cup points standings after Sonoma 2026
What is the current status of Larson, Elliott, and Byron in the standings?
Larson, Elliott, and Byron remain in position for The Chase
Where can I find the complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Sonoma 2026?
The complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Sonoma 2026 are available from Motorsport.com
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