Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Phoenix II

The NASCAR Cup Series championship battle tightened considerably following the 2026 Phoenix II race, leaving just 56 points between the top seven drivers with three races remaining. Points leader Kyle Larson suffered a DNF after a cut tire caused a crash, finishing 34th and scoring only three points. Christopher Bell moved into second place, narrowing the championship gap to just five points behind Larson.

Race winner Tyler Reddick gained ground to sit within 56 points of Larson, while Chase Briscoe holds third, 24 points back. Denny Hamlin dropped from second to fourth after overcoming a flat tire and speeding penalty, sitting 31 points out of first. Team Penske drivers Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano also closed their deficits, holding fifth and sixth respectively.