Denny Hamlin extends point lead heading into off-weekend in 2026

Denny Hamlin is sitting in an excellent spot with four races remaining in the 2026 NASCARR Cup Series regular season. Entering NASCAR's final off-weekend, Hamlin has an 84-point lead over Tyler Reddick for first place in the regular season standings. The driver of the No. 11 car's strong runs have put him in an excellent spot to earn the No. 1 seed.However, it wouldn't count as a regular season championship, as NASCAR has eliminated the trophy and achievement. Instead, Hamlin would simply be rew