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As of April 2026, the following drivers lead the Cup Series Standings : Tyler Reddick Denny Hamlin Ryan Blaney Chase Elliott Kyle Larson The Chase 101: How new championship format works

NASCAR operates three major national touring series, often referred to as a "ladder" for driver development: nascar

: A 10-race postseason where points are re-seeded just once. There are no more eliminations throughout these final 10 races. As of April 2026, the following drivers lead

: The top-tier flagship series where the biggest stars compete. As of April 2026