Tyler Reddick continues his dominant streak in the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, securing his fifth win in the first nine races and extending his lead in the championship to 105 points. The battle between Reddick and his boss, Denny Hamlin, heated up in the closing laps at Kansas. Changes around the Chase cutline saw Shane van Gisbergen dropping out of the Chase field, while Daniel Suarez is now on the bubble, just 13 points ahead of Austin Cindric. Todd Gilliland made the biggest jump in the standings, climbing three positions to 23rd, while Kyle Busch experienced a setback, falling from 24th to 27th. The latest standings after Kansas I Race 9 of 36 reflect these shifts, with Reddick holding the lead, followed by Hamlin and a shuffling of positions behind them. Your opinion matters to Motorsport.com, share your thoughts on what you’d like to see on the platform in a quick 5-minute survey.
2026 Kansas Spring Race NASCAR Cup Standings: Complete Points
