NASCAR Cup Series Driver Standings After Talladega: As of October 6, 2024, following the completion of the Talladega race, the cumulative statistics for points-eligible drivers through all 36 races of the NASCAR season reveal a competitive landscape. The regular-season champion, who has demonstrated exceptional performance throughout the year, is granted an automatic entry into the playoffs, along with a significant advantage of 15 bonus playoff points.
With only five races remaining in the regular season, drivers are intensifying their efforts to secure their positions for the playoffs, making every point critical as they aim for both consistency and race victories. The tension builds as the season approaches its climax, with strategies and performances evolving rapidly among the top contenders.
NASCAR Cup Series Driver Standings After Talladega
| POS | DRIVER | POINTS(STAGE) |
| 1 | William Byron | 3122 (215) |
| 2 | Christopher Bell | 3105 (223) |
| 3 | Kyle Larson | 3100 (287) |
| 4 | Denny Hamlin | 3078 (262) |
| 5 | Alex Bowman | 3074 (157) |
| 6 | Ryan Blaney | 3073 (234) |
| 7 | Tyler Reddick | 3062 (196) |
| 8 | Chase Elliott | 3061 (193) |
| 9 | Joey Logano | 3048 (150) |
| 10 | Daniel Suárez | 3041 (66) |
| 11 | Austin Cindric | 3032 (120) |
| 12 | Chase Briscoe | 3029 (81) |
| 13 | Ty Gibbs | 2144 (148) |
| 14 | Martin Truex Jr | 2130 (209) |
| 15 | Brad Keselowski | 2104 (149) |
| 16 | Harrison Burton | 2048 (26) |
| 17 | Ross Chastain | 812 (100) |
| 18 | Chris Buescher | 810 (92) |
| 19 | Bubba Wallace | 789 (128) |
| 20 | Kyle Busch | 684 (90) |
| 21 | Carson Hocevar | 579 (25) |
| 22 | Todd Gilliland | 560 (49) |
| 23 | Michael McDowell | 548 (52) |
| 24 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr | 522 (47) |
| 25 | Noah Gragson | 516 (13) |
| 26 | Ryan Preece | 495 (23) |
| 27 | Josh Berry | 491 (63) |
| 28 | Austin Dillon | 478 (35) |
| 29 | Corey LaJoie | 456 (10) |
| 30 | Erik Jones | 452 (37) |
| 31 | Justin Haley | 448 (7) |
| 32 | Zane Smith | 442 (5) |
| 33 | Daniel Hemric | 442 (7) |
| 34 | John H. Nemechek | 392 (30) |
| 35 | Kaz Grala | 178 (0) |
| 36 | Cody Ware | 130 (2) |
| 37 | Joey Hand | 43 (10) |
| 38 | Jimmie Johnson | 40 (0) |
| 39 | Derek Kraus | 32 (0) |
| 40 | David Ragan | 17 (0) |
| 41 | Kamui Kobayashi | 8 (0) |
| 42 | Will Brown | 6 (0) |
| 43 | Juan Pablo Montoya | 5 (0) |
| 44 | Cam Waters | 2 (0) |
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