​The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series has delivered a season packed with repeat winners, first-time victors, specialists on road courses, surprises at the superspeedways, and intense late-race drama. Through the opening 20 races, Tyler Reddick has emerged as the sport’s winningest driver, with top rivals such as Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, Ryan Blaney, Ty Gibbs, Shane van Gisbergen, Carson Hocevar, and Daniel Suárez all adding race wins to their resumes. Here is a complete recap of every Cup Series winner so far in 2026.
Winner: Tyler Reddick (Toyota) — Daytona 500
Reddick’s breakout moment came in the season opener, the Daytona 500, where he started 26th and led only one lap—the final one that mattered as he edged Ricky Stenhouse Jr. at the finish. He began 26th, led for 1 lap, and earned the win, marking the biggest triumph in NASCAR that year. Runner-up: Ricky Stenhouse Jr.; Third: Joey Logano.
Winner: Tyler Reddick (Toyota) — Atlanta Motor Speedway
A week after his Daytona can’t-miss victory, Reddick duplicated the success by claiming another win from the pole. He dominated the race, leading 53 laps, and captured his second consecutive victory to start the season. Start: Pole; Laps led: 53; Runner-up: Chase Briscoe; Third: Ross Chastain.
Winner: Tyler Reddick (Toyota) — Circuit of the Americas
Reddick kept his hot streak alive with a third straight win, this time on the demanding road course at Circuit of the Americas. He controlled much of the race, leading 58 laps, and secured the win in convincing fashion. Start: Pole; Laps led: 58; Runner-up: Shane van Gisbergen; Third: Christopher Bell.
Winner: Ryan Blaney (Ford) — Atlanta Motor Speedway
Blaney earned his first victory of the season by taking the checkered flag after leading 28 laps and fending off a late challenge from Christopher Bell. Start: 5th; Laps led: 28; Runner-up: Christopher Bell; Third: Kyle Larson.
Winner: Denny Hamlin (Toyota) — Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Hamlin dominated the Las Vegas race, leading 134 laps and securing his first win of 2026. He started from the second position, led the most laps, and stood in Victory Lane ahead of the field. Start: 2nd; Laps led: 134; Runner-up: Chase Elliott; Third: William Byron.
Winner: Tyler Reddick (Toyota) — Darlington Raceway (The Lady in Black)
Reddick returned to Victory Lane in another dominant performance at Darlington, leading 77 laps and ultimately securing the win. He started from the pole, led 77 laps, and finished ahead of Brad Keselowski and Ryan Blaney. Start: Pole; Laps led: 77; Runner-up: Brad Keselowski; Third: Ryan Blaney.
Winner: Chase Elliott (Chevrolet) — Martinsville Speedway
Elliott captured his first win of the season at Martinsville, pacing the field for 84 laps and ultimately crossing the finish line first. He started 10th, led 84 laps, with Denny Hamlin finishing runner-up and Joey Logano in third. Start: 10th; Laps led: 84; Runner-up: Denny Hamlin; Third: Joey Logano.
Winner: Ty Gibbs (Toyota) — Road America
Gibbs claimed his first victory of the year by narrowly holding off Ryan Blaney after leading 25 laps on the road course. Start: 5th; Laps led: 25; Runner-up: Ryan Blaney; Third: Kyle Larson.
Winner: Tyler Reddick (Toyota) — Charlotte (Concord) Road Course
Reddick added his fifth win of the season by leading 10 laps and finishing ahead of Kyle Larson and Chase Briscoe. He started from the pole, led 10 laps, and continued his season-long success. Start: Pole; Laps led: 10; Runner-up: Kyle Larson; Third: Chase Briscoe.
Winner: Carson Hocevar (Chevrolet) — Talladega Superspeedway
Hocevar notched the first Cup Series victory of his career at Talladega, overcoming traffic and competing for the win late in the race. He started 12th, led 19 laps, with Chris Buescher in second and Alex Bowman in third. Start: 12th; Laps led: 19; Runner-up: Chris Buescher; Third: Alex Bowman.
Winner: Chase Elliott (Chevrolet) — Phoenix Raceway
Elliott claimed his second win of the season by leading 87 laps at Phoenix, dominating the race and ensuring a late surge to the checkered flag. Start: 14th; Laps led: 87; Runner-up: Denny Hamlin; Third: Al”
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