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• NASCAR Daytona qualifying results, Ross Chastain on Cup Series pole as starting lineup set

  29-08-2026 00:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ross Chastain is on the pole for the Coke Zero Sugar 400NASCAR Cup Series race on Aug. 29 at Daytona.Chastain's lap of 48.808 seconds in the second round of qualifying was a half-tenth faster than Chris Buescher for the top spot.Austin Cindric (starting eighth) and Shane van Gisbergen (sixth) aim to hold on to the final two Chase spots in the regular-season finale, while Ryan Preece (fourth) has to make up a 31-point gap to SVG or a 44-point gap to Cindric.Here's the full starting lineup for Sat
  
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• Ryan Preece praises SVG as one "hell of a race car driver" after ousting him from Chase

  30-08-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoIt was going to be a big ask for Ryan Preece to make up 31 points on Shane van Gisbergen, especially since SVG won Stage 1 while Preece was sliding through the infield grass.However, Preece fought back through the field and won the race -- his first victory in 249 career NASCAR Cup starts. The 'win and you're in' format may be gone, but the amount of points on offer for race wins was more than enough for Preece to bump Van Gisbergen from the 16th and final spot in the Chase.
  
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• Ryan Preece didn't hear no bell; breaks through at Daytona

  30-08-2026 07:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoRyan Preece didn’t hear no bell.It’s the end of the first stage and the No. 60 went from leading the race with a chance at 10 stage points to sliding across the grass and watching Shane Van Gisbergen win the segment instead.Preece stayed in the gas and finished eighth, but it was still a significant swing in points, Preece going from a 31-point deficit to 38 points with two quarters of the race still remaining.At that point, Preece needed to win and needed SVG to be c
  
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• Zane Smith wrecks out of Daytona lead: "I didn't even get a shot to survive"

  30-08-2026 07:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoWhen the white flag flew, Zane Smith was leading the NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona. Making his 107th career start at the top level of the sport, he was hoping to become the 210th different winner in Cup Series history. However, that ultimately went to Ryan Preece.On the final overtime restart, Smith was leading with Ryan Blaney pushing. Ryan Preece restarted up top with Tyler Reddick behind him. By the time they reached the white flag, Smith was clearly ahead with Blaney, Pre
  
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• Chase Briscoe praises package at Daytona: 'I had a lot of fun'

  30-08-2026 07:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoNASCAR drivers truly did not know what to expect this weekend at Daytona, as they were racing with a brand new package meant to make things more competitive at the superspeedway.With every team going in blind, it was impossible to know who, if anyone, would have the advantage with the new package in place, or how they would impact the action on the track.“I think this weekend has potential to be absolute chaos,” said Denny Hamlin on his podcast in the days leadin
  
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• Who is in the Chase? NASCAR’s postseason field from Denny Hamlin to Ryan Preece

  30-08-2026 06:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Following Ryan Preece’s dramatic, walk-off-like overtime win on Saturday, Aug. 29 at Daytona, the field is officially set for NASCAR’s postseason.This year, the format is a bit different. After 12 years of the win-and-in, elimination-style playoffs, the Chase has returned. This postseason system is designed to award consistency and drivers who have achieved success over the stretch of a long season — that began all the way back in February at the Daytona 500 — rather than
  
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• Chase Elliott says postseason seeding 'irrelevant' if you don't perform

  30-08-2026 06:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoChase Elliott's Saturday night at Daytona didn't end the way his was hoping.The No. 9 team left the Coke Zero Sugar 400 with a 23rd place finish. A late wreck by Carson Hocevar sent the race into overtime, and Elliott was simply stuck too far back in the pack to make a run during the two-lap shootout to the finish.After the race, Elliott expressed disappointment in the finish, as he had been hoping to improve his spot in the points standings heading into the Chase."Unfortunately,
  
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• Shane van Gisbergen reacts to missing the Chase, despite first stage win on an oval

  30-08-2026 06:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoDaytona was roller coaster of a night for Shane van Gisbergen, and it ended in disappointment for the No. 97 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet.He watched Ryan Preece, Chris Buescher, and Kyle Larson all crash in front of him early in the running, clearing the way for SVG to earn his first-ever oval stage win and secure ten points.However, Preece pulled off a remarkable save and suffered minimal damage. Even while sliding, he crossed the line in eighth and scored three points. He a
  
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• Carson Hocevar surprised after losing control in late-race Daytona crash

  30-08-2026 05:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoCarson Hocevar was once again in contention on Saturday night, pushing towards the front of the pack with just a few laps left to race at Daytona in the Coke Zero Sugar 400.But as has often been the case with Hocevar, one move, that was likely a tad too aggressive in retrospect, ended his day early. The No. 77 came down to the low line to get past Ryan Preece, but lost control, spinning out and slamming into the wall.CARSON HOCEVAR GOES INTO THE WALL AND TAKES ERIK JONES WITH HIM
  
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• Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup Daytona

  30-08-2026 05:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoRyan Preeceonly led five laps, but that was more than enough to completely change the complexion of his season. When the race-ending caution flag flew, he was just ahead of Daniel Suarez, earning his first-ever NASCAR Cup win in his 249th career start.The win also vaulted him above Shane van Gisbergen in the championship standings, taking the 16th and final spot inside the Chase. SVG even earned his first-ever oval stage win, but it wasn't enough to stop Preece. Both stage w
  
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• “Keyboard Warriors Saying I Was Nothing”- Ryan Preece Shuts Down Cup Series Critics With Bold Chase Statement at Daytona

  30-08-2026 05:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Qualifying Feb 12, 2025 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece 60 during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilasx 20250218_mjr_su5_474 ©IMAGO/Imagn ImagesRyan Preece will race for the NASCAR Cup Series championship as he clinched his first ever win at Daytona International Spee
  
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• 2026 NASCAR Chase field for Cup Series championship in 2026

  30-08-2026 05:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Here's the field of 16 drivers in the 2026 Chase for the NASCAR Cup Series championship. The driver with the most points after the final 10 races will be crowned the champion.
  PositionDriverPoints1.Denny Hamlin21002.Ryan Blaney20753.Tyler Reddick20654.Ty Gibbs20605.Chase Briscoe20556.Christopher Bell20507.Kyle Larson20458.Chase Elliott20409.Joey Logano203510.Chris Buescher203011.Daniel Suárez202512.Carson Hocevar202013.William Byron201514.Bubba Wallace201015.Austin Cindric200516.Ryan Pree
  
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• Who Won The NASCAR Cup Race at Daytona? Full Race Results

  30-08-2026 05:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Preece pulled off a miraculous first career NASCAR Cup Series win in Saturday’s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at the Daytona International Speedway. The driver of the No. 60 earned his first victory in his 249th career start, but the triumph came with major Chase implications.Preece entered Saturday’s race, the final of the regular season, 31 points behind Shane van Gisbergen for the final spot in the Chase. Ultimately needing a win to make the cut, Preece overtook Zane Smith on the
  
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• Coke Zero Sugar 400: Winners, Losers from NASCAR Race Today at Daytona

  30-08-2026 05:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coming into the Coke Zero Sugar 400, it was presumed that Bubba Wallace, Austin Cindric and Shane van Gisbergen were effectively locks to earn the last three spots in the 10-race chase. NASCAR loves drama, and the rule changes made in the weeks leading up to tonight’s race at Daytona International Speedway, with teams given no chance to practice, opened the door for chaos. Sure enough, the theatrics were on full display with an overtime finish.Let’s dive into our winners and losers f
  
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• The complete NASCAR Cup 2026 Chase grid after points reset

  30-08-2026 04:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoDenny Hamlin will lead the field of 16 into the ten-race Chase for the championship as the No. 1 seed, and after a wild night of racing at Daytona International Speedway, we now know all of the drivers who will join him.Making his 249th career start, Ryan Preece earned his first-ever NASCAR Cup win, replacing Shane van Gisbergen as the final driver in the 2026 Chase for the championship.The full 2026 Chase grid can be found below:
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• Who Made the NASCAR Chase? Full Standings After Daytona

  30-08-2026 04:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR regular season is officially over, and the field is set.After 26 races, the 16 drivers who will compete for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship have been determined following Saturday night’s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway.The biggest movement came directly at the cutline.Ryan Preece raced his way into the 16th and final Chase position, completing a late regular-season charge that began with him sitting 31 points below the cutline entering Daytona.The
  
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• Ryan Preece earns huge win in Daytona thriller, eliminating Shane Van Gisbergen from the Chase

  30-08-2026 04:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoIn his 249th career start, Ryan Preece has finally won a NASCAR Cup Series race. He claimed victory under caution, just ahead of Daniel Suarez and Michael McDowell.The win was enough to push Preece up into the Chase, eliminating Shane van Gisbergen in a stunning upset. It was a wild night for the RFK Racing driver, who ended Turn 1 spinning through the grass, only to fight back and win his way into the Chase."I'm just speechless right now," said Preece. "But those guys, that 60 g
  
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• NASCAR points standings: Cup Series points update after Daytona race, Chase picture

  30-08-2026 04:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin will carry a 25-point lead into the NASCAR Cup Series Chase opener next week.Hamlin clinched the top spot last week at New Hampshire, leaving little more than a trophy to race for at Daytona on Aug. 29.Ryan Preece claimed the Coke Zero Sugar 400 trophy, earning his first career Cup Series win and grabbing the final Chase spot at Daytona.Austin Cindric and Preece earned the final two Chase spots after their finishes at Daytona. Shane van Gisbergen dropped out of the top 16 by 16 poin
  
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• NASCAR The Chase Standings: Cup Series Points Leaders After Regular Season, 16 Drivers in 10-Race Chase

  30-08-2026 04:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Who made The Chase? Saturday night’s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona marked the end of the regular season in the NASCAR Cup Series. Bubba Wallace, Austin Cindric and Ryan Preece locked up the final three spots, setting up the NASCAR The Chase standings for the 10-race chase.Immediately below is where you can find The Chase standings and how many points each of the 16 drivers will start with in the playoffs. Further below that are the final Cup Series points leaders after the regular season.
  
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• Who won NASCAR Cup Series Daytona race? Winner is Ryan Preece, plus full results

  30-08-2026 04:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Preece won the race and won a spot for the Chase.Preece won the NASCAR Daytona race, holding off Daniel Suarez as wrecks began to happen behind them on the last lap, bringing out the caution. It was Preece's first Cup win in 249 starts.The top 16 drivers were finalized after the Coke Zero Sugar 400.Who won the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona race? Winner, race results for the Coke Zero Sugar 4001. Ryan Preece, No. 60 RFK Racing Ford2. Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet3. Michae
  
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• NASCAR Chase field set, see which 16 drivers made playoffs in Cup Series

  30-08-2026 04:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series Chase field was set after the Coke Zero 400 race on Aug. 29 at Daytona.Ryan Preece clinched a Chase spot via his first career win in a frantic final lap at Daytona.Austin Cindric joined him, clinching with a sixth-place run. Shane van Gisbergen dropped out of the top 16 following a 27th-place finish, giving up track position with a pit stop before the overtime restart.Denny Hamlin clinched the Chase's top seed last week at New Hampshire and goes into the Chase with a 25-poi
  
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• Ryan Preece wins at Daytona in overtime, clinches NASCAR Chase bid

  30-08-2026 04:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Preece scored the first NASCAR Cup Series points victory of his career, winning in overtime at Daytona International Speedway while also wrapping up a berth in the Chase.The Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing driver won by snatching the lead from Zane Smith, who spun from first in a multicar crash. The race ended under yellow.Daniel Suarez finished second, followed by Michael McDowell, Tyler Reddick and Ricky Stenhouse Jr.Preece also won The Clash exhibition race at Bowman-Gray Stadium in Febru
  
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• Bubba Wallace Officially Clinches NASCAR Chase Spot at Daytona

  30-08-2026 02:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bubba Wallace can finally stop worrying about the cutline.The 23XI Racing driver officially clinched his place in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase during Saturday night’s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, securing his postseason future before the regular-season finale was even over.Wallace entered Daytona in the strongest position among the drivers still trying to lock themselves into the 16-driver Chase field. He needed only two points to make it official.He took care
  
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• Shane van Gisbergen wins NASCAR Daytona first stage in crazy finish

  30-08-2026 02:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shane van Gisbergen won his first stage win on an oval of his NASCAR career. But it didn't come without controversy.The Trackhouse Racing driver bumped the back of Kyle Larson's Chevrolet as they approached the finish line to end Stage 1 of the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona on Aug. 29. Larson then ran into the back of race leader Chris Buescher to send both Larson and Buescher into the frontstretch grass. Larson finished sixth and Buescher went from the lead to 11th and didn't get any stage poi
  
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• 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase field set after Daytona

  30-08-2026 02:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Following Saturday night‘s NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway, the 16-driver field for The Chase is officially set.Denny Hamlin will lead the field into the postseason as the No. 1 seed after a dominant summer stretch that included three consecutive victories at Nashville Superspeedway, Michigan International Speedway and Pocono Raceway. Hamlin clinched the top seed following the penultimate regular-season race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.RELATED: Unofficial resul
  
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• Lowe’s returns to help sponsor Jimmie Johnson in his final NASCAR race

  30-08-2026 01:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThe upcoming 2027 Daytona 500 appearance for Jimmie Johnson will be a memorable one, no matter what happens on the track. The seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion will make his 703rd career start and his 23rd appearance in the Daytona 500. He will be driving for the team he co-owns, piloting the No. 48 Legacy Motor Club Toyota.It will be Johnson’s last-ever Cup race in a career at the highest level that dates back 25 years. He has already worked it out with Rick Hendrick t
  
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• Tom Cruise addresses the NASCAR garage in Daytona driver's meeting about Days of Thunder 2

  30-08-2026 01:18 via yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoOn Saturday, Tom Cruise officially announced that Days of Thunder 2, a sequel to the popular 1990 NASCAR film, will release on June 2, 2026. Anne Hathaway will star alongside Cruise in the upcoming racing film.At Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, Cruise was in attendance, and addressed the full field of drivers about the upcoming film."I am so excited to be back here," said Cruise. "Last time I was at this track, actually, I was on the backstraight, and I was shooting w
  
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• Shane van Gisbergen eliminated from Chase contention after Preece wins Daytona

  30-08-2026 01:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shane van Gisbergen was eliminated from Chase qualification after Saturday night’s NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway.Ryan Preece, who entered 31 points below the No. 97 Trackhouse Racing driver, scored his first career victory following a caution on the final lap and leaped van Gisbergen to claim the 16th and final spot in the 10-race postseason field.RELATED: Unofficial results | At-track photosVan Gisbergen won Stage 1 of the Coke Zero Sugar 400 bu
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Driver Suddenly Misses Daytona Race After Health Setback, Harrison Burton Gets 23XI Call

  30-08-2026 01:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 28: Riley Herbst, driver of the #35 TREETOP Toyota, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 28, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyRiley Herbst will not compete in Saturday night’s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway after waking up with lingering effects from last weekend’s crash at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. 23XI R
  
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• Watch Ross Chastain hustle a Corvette pace car around Bristol

  29-08-2026 23:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoBristol Motor Speedway is known as The Last Great Colosseum for a reason.Plenty of great races have been run there over the years, with cars absolutely flying around the track and fans right on top of the action.But even with all of the stature the track already carries, a special moment courtesy of Ross Chastain this week might spark new life into your love of Bristol.Chastain was at Bristol as the track hosted a group of influencers ahead of the upcoming Chase race on Sept
  
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