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.
| Position | Driver | Points |
| 1. | Denny Hamlin | 2100 |
| 2. | Ryan Blaney | 2075 |
| 3. | Tyler Reddick | 2065 |
| 4. | Ty Gibbs | 2060 |
| 5. | Chase Briscoe | 2055 |
| 6. | Christopher Bell | 2050 |
| 7. | Kyle Larson | 2045 |
| 8. | Chase Elliott | 2040 |
| 9. | Joey Logano | 2035 |
| 10. | Chris Buescher | 2030 |
| 11. | Daniel Suárez | 2025 |
| 12. | Carson Hocevar | 2020 |
| 13. | William Byron | 2015 |
| 14. | Bubba Wallace | 2010 |
| 15. | Austin Cindric | 2005 |
| 16. | Ryan Preece | 2000 |
