Toyota clinches 2026 NASCAR Cup manufacturer championship early after dominant season

Toyota has officially secured the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series manufacturer championship with three races remaining in the season. Marking its fourth overall manufacturer title following victories in 2016, 2017, and 2019, Toyota broke its tie with Hudson. The manufacturer supports nine full-time entries across Joe Gibbs Racing, 23XI Racing, and Legacy Motor Club.

Toyota drivers have claimed victory in 18 of the 33 races run this season. Tyler Reddick led the charge with six victories, Denny Hamlin secured four, Chase Briscoe won three, and Ty Gibbs claimed two. Christopher Bell added a Southern 500 victory, while part-time driver Corey Heim also notched wins at the Brickyard 400 and San Diego Street Course.