NASCAR Standings 2026: Updated Points After the Daytona 500

Tyler Reddick would win the Daytona 500 as others found themselves in the early Top 10 standings.
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NASCAR shakes up Top 20 driver Power Rankings after Daytona 500

NASCAR has released its power rankings after Tyler Reddick won the 2026 Daytona 500. It would make sense for Reddick to be on top of the rankings since he won the first race of the season and is on top of the Cup points standings.

Why does Daytona 500 have stages? A guide to NASCAR stage racing

The Daytona 500 is broken into three stages, with the leaders of each receiving 10 points apiece. Here's how it works.

NASCAR Cup Series 2026 schedule: When is the Daytona 500, Chase format, drivers

The NASCAR Cup Series has 36 points-paying races. In 2026, the Chase format returns to determine the season champion.