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
| POS | DRIVER |
POINTS (STAGE)
|
| 1 | Kyle Larson | 2040 (253) |
| 2 | Christopher Bell | 2032 (186) |
| 3 | Tyler Reddick | 2028 (170) |
| 4 | William Byron | 2022 (160) |
| 5 | Ryan Blaney | 2018 (193) |
| 6 | Denny Hamlin | 2015 (233) |
| 7 | Chase Elliott | 2014 (158) |
| 8 | Brad Keselowski | 2008 (139) |
| 9 | Joey Logano | 2007 (122) |
| 10 | Austin Cindric | 2007 (70) |
| 11 | Daniel Suárez | 2006 (47) |
| 12 | Alex Bowman | 2005 (91) |
| 13 | Chase Briscoe | 2005 (56) |
| 14 | Harrison Burton | 2005 (15) |
| 15 | Ty Gibbs | 2004 (118) |
| 16 | Martin Truex Jr | 2004 (175) |
| 17 | Chris Buescher | 690 (81) |
| 18 | Bubba Wallace | 669 (118) |
| 19 | Ross Chastain | 663 (76) |
| 20 | Kyle Busch | 587 (78) |
| 21 | Todd Gilliland | 500 (49) |
| 22 | Carson Hocevar | 471 (12) |
| 23 | Michael McDowell | 468 (52) |
| 24 | Josh Berry | 460 (63) |
| 25 | Noah Gragson | 431 (13) |
| 26 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr | 419 (27) |
| 27 | Erik Jones | 394 (29) |
| 28 | Ryan Preece | 393 (21) |
| 29 | Austin Dillon | 382 (35) |
| 30 | Daniel Hemric | 373 (6) |
| 31 | Justin Haley | 366 (6) |
| 32 | Corey LaJoie | 363 (10) |
| 33 | John H. Nemechek | 355 (23) |
| 34 | Zane Smith | 330 (0) |
| 35 | Kaz Grala | 169 (0) |
| 36 | Cody Ware | 98 (2) |
| 37 | Joey Hand | 43 (10) |
| 38 | Jimmie Johnson | 39 (0) |
| 39 | Derek Kraus | 32 (0) |
| 40 | David Ragan | 17 (0) |
| 41 | Kamui Kobayashi | 8 (0) |
| 42 | Will Brown | 6 (0) |
| 43 | Cam Waters | 2 (0) |
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