Who is your pick to win the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship?
Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin Lead 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Odds
As the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season gets underway, fans and analysts are already speculating on who will capture the championship. Kyle Larson enters the year as the defending champion and co-favorite to repeat, leading the odds alongside perennial contender Denny Hamlin. William Byron and Ryan Blaney are also among the early front-runners, while names like Christopher Bell, Chase Elliott, and Tyler Reddick round out the field of contenders. This season will also see the return of the classic “Chase†playoff format, where 16 drivers compete across the final 10 races with no eliminations, making consistency more critical than ever. With new tracks returning to the schedule and rising talent in the mix, 2026 is shaping up to be one of NASCAR’s most competitive seasons in years. Fans are buzzing about who will emerge on top — and what surprises may lie ahead.
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- Kyle Larson
- Denny Hamlin
- William Byron
- Ryan Blaney
- Someone else