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NASCAR Standings Right Now: Cup Series Points Leaders, The Chase Cutline Today
TL;DR
The NASCAR Cup Series standings have been updated following the race at Watkins Glen, marking the end of the 12th points race of the regular season. The standings reveal the current points leaders and their positions relative to The Chase cutline.
Key points
- NASCAR Cup Series standings updated after Watkins Glen
- End of the 12th points race in the regular season
- Current points leaders revealed
- Drivers' positions relative to The Chase cutline
NASCAR Standings Right Now: Cup Series Points Leaders, The Chase Cutline Today
We’re headed into the NASCAR All-Star Race, with Sunday’s finish at Watkins Glen marking the end of the 12th points race in the regular season for the Cup Series. With two weeks until the next points race, let’s take a look at the NASCAR standings right now.
Here are the Cup Series points leaders right now following Sunday’s race at Watkins Glen. Further below, you can find how many points drivers are behind The Chase cutline.
NASCAR Cup Series Points Leaders: Standings after Watkins Glen
| Position | Driver | Points | Behind Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Reddick | 567 | — |
| 2 | Denny Hamlin | 438 | -129 |
| 3 | Chase Elliott | 422 | -145 |
| 4 | Ryan Blaney | 405 | -162 |
| 5 | Chris Buescher | 375 | -192 |
| 6 | Ty Gibbs | 372 | -195 |
| 7 | Carson Hocevar | 342 | -225 |
| 8 | Kyle Larson | 332 | -235 |
| 9 | Brad Keselowski | 318 | -249 |
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NASCAR Standings Today: The Chase Cutline
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| Position | Driver | Behind Cutline |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Chase Briscoe | -6 Behind |
| 18 | Joey Logano | -39 Behind |
| 19 | Ross Chastain | -47 Behind |
| 20 | AJ Allmendinger | -48 Behind |
| 21 | Michael McDowell | -58 Behind |
| 22 | Austin Dillon | -63 Behind |
| 23 | Zane Smith | -66 Behind |
| 24 | Kyle Busch | -66 Behind |
| 25 | Erik Jones | -69 Behind |
| 26 | Todd Gilliland | -77 Behind |
| 27 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr | -90 Behind |
| 28 | John H. Nemechek | -94 Behind |
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Q&A
Who are the current NASCAR Cup Series points leaders after Watkins Glen?
The current points leaders in the NASCAR Cup Series are updated following the recent race at Watkins Glen.
What is The Chase cutline in NASCAR and how is it determined?
The Chase cutline in NASCAR is the points threshold that drivers must surpass to qualify for the playoffs, determined by their performance in the regular season races.
How many points do drivers need to be above The Chase cutline?
The specific number of points needed to be above The Chase cutline varies based on the standings and performance of other drivers in the series.
When is the next NASCAR Cup Series points race scheduled?
The next NASCAR Cup Series points race is scheduled to take place two weeks after the recent race at Watkins Glen.