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Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Talladega II

The maximum amount of points a driver can score in a single Cup race is 76, and Kyle Larson will leave Talladega with a 73-point advantage ... and just two races to go. Larson earned his third win of the Chase in an impressive 11th to 1st drive on the final lap, taking what was a five-point lead over Christopher Bell entering the day and turning it into a 73-point lead over Denny Hamlin ... Keep reading

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Playoff positioning, pit crew execution, and manufacturer aero balance remain the decisive storylines in the Cup Series garage.

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