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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 31, 2026Miami-Dade

NASCAR resets Cup Series standings for 16-driver playoff field

NASCAR has reset the Cup Series standings to begin the playoff phase, reducing regular-season champion Denny Hamlin's lead to 25 points over Ryan Blaney. The series now moves into a 16-driver playoff format.

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Why It Matters

The point reset significantly narrows the competitive gap between the regular-season leader and other playoff contenders as the series enters its final championship phase.

Key Facts

  • NASCAR has reset the Cup Series standings for the start of the playoffs.
  • The playoff field consists of 16 drivers.
  • Denny Hamlin enters the playoffs as the regular-season champion.
  • Denny Hamlin's lead over Ryan Blaney has been reduced to 25 points.

Who's Mentioned

personDenny Hamlin“Regular-season champion and 1st seed”personMichael Jordan“Team owner”organizationTeam Penske“Racing team”organizationHendrick Motorsports“Racing team”organizationJoe Gibbs Racing“Racing team”personRyan Blaney“2nd seed”locationDaytona Beach“Location of the report”otherBill France Cup“Championship trophy”