Cup Series Driver Standings After Darlington’s Race: As of September 1, 2024, following the Darlington race, the cumulative points totals for all points-eligible drivers through the season’s 36 races have been updated. The driver who emerges as the regular-season champion will earn an automatic entry into the playoffs along with 15 bonus playoff points. These points are crucial as they contribute to the drivers’ standings and can significantly impact their performance and strategy as they advance into the playoff rounds. The totals reflect each driver’s performance across the entire season, emphasizing the importance of consistency and strong finishes throughout all the races.
Cup Series Driver Standings After Darlington’s Race
| Position | Driver | Points |
| 1 | Tyler Reddick | 860 |
| 2 | Kyle Larson | 859 |
| 3 | Chase Elliott | 831 |
| 4 | Denny Hamlin | 830 |
| 5 | Christopher Bell | 783 |
| 6 | William Byron | 760 |
| 7 | Ryan Blaney | 756 |
| 8 | Brad Keselowski | 742 |
| 9 | Ty Gibbs | 702 |
| 10 | Martin Truex Jr. | 696 |
| 11 | Chris Buescher | 690 |
| 12 | Bubba Wallace | 669 |
| 13 | Alex Bowman | 666 |
| 14 | Ross Chastain | 663 |
| 15 | Joey Logano | 615 |
| 16 | Kyle Busch | 587 |
| 17 | Chase Briscoe | 571 |
| 18 | Daniel Suarez | 546 |
| 19 | Austin Cindric | 510 |
| 20 | Todd Gilliland | 500 |
| 21 | Carson Hocevar | 471 |
| 22 | Michael McDowell | 468 |
| 23 | Josh Berry | 460 |
| 24 | Noah Gragson | 431 |
| 25 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 419 |
| 26 | Austin Dillon | 407 |
| 27 | Erik Jones | 394 |
| 28 | Ryan Preece | 393 |
| 29 | Daniel Hemric | 373 |
| 30 | Justin Haley | 366 |
| 31 | Corey LaJoie | 363 |
| 32 | John Hunter Nemechek | 355 |
| 33 | Zane Smith | 330 |
| 34 | Harrison Burton | 322 |
| 35 | Kaz Grala | 169 |
| 36 | Cody Ware | 98 |
| 37 | Joey Hand | 43 |
| 38 | Jimmie Johnson | 39 |
| 39 | Derek Kraus | 32 |
| 40 | David Ragan | 17 |
| 41 | Kamui Kobayashi | 8 |
| 42 | Will Brown | 6 |
| 43 | Cameron Waters | 2 |
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