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 82d ago, after coverage quieted.
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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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Post Race Report Kaulig Racing · 90d ago
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Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Sonoma 2026 Motorsport.com · 90d 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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