# Championship Chase Heat Builds | Nascar News

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Podcast: [NASCAR News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nascar-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7512012)
Published: 2026-07-23T13:26:13+00:00
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NASCAR’s championship chase is heating up with a new playoff format—top 16 by points, wins worth 55 points, and a 25-point head start for the leader. Denny Hamlin dominates the standings after a stunning comeback, while Tyler Reddick and Ryan Blaney trail closely. Ty Gibbs, Chase Elliott, and Kyle Larson are next in line, with Gibbs on fire and Elliott narrowly ahead of Larson. Watch out for Carson Hocevar and Chase Briscoe making bold moves. Daniel Suárez is climbing fast after a win, and Bubba Wallace and Christopher Bell are poised to shine at Indy. At the cutline, Austin Cindric holds a slim edge over Erik Jones, while Ryan Preece, Brad Keselowski, and Ross Chastain fight for survival. Shane van Gisbergen and Joey Logano are surging back into contention—this race is far from over. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/10f5ae1ef40f1de2

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