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NASCAR points standings: Cup Series points update after Daytona race, Chase picture

Ryan Preece's Daytona win secures his spot in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.

By · Published September 1, 2026  19:04 UTC · Updated September 1, 2026  20:43 UTC

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Ryan Preece’s win in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona secured the final spot in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, as shown in the updated points standings after the race. Coverage concluded with the Chase picture set and no further developments reported.

Epilogue added 56d ago, after coverage quieted.

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Ryan Preece's victory at Daytona International Speedway has clinched his place in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. The race, known as the Coke Zero Sugar 400, was the final opportunity for drivers to secure a spot in the Chase. Preece's win was described as gritty, with FOX Sports noting four key takeaways from his performance.

The win came down to the wire, with Preece fighting until the end. The outcome affects the entire field of Cup Series drivers. Preece's win means he is the final driver to qualify for the playoffs.

The next step is the start of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. With the field now set, attention turns to the opening rounds of the Chase, where the competition will intensify as drivers vie for the championship.

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The obvious questions

Who won the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway?

Ryan Preece won the race.

What does Preece's win mean for the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs?

Preece's win secures his spot in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.

Who missed out on the Chase after the Daytona race?

Steve Van Gundy missed out on the Chase.

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