Denny Hamlin continues to make headlines in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series, but the top of the standings is tighter than ever as the season heats up.
Hamlin, driving the No. Toyota, now sits third in the regular season standings with 494 points and three wins. He’s just behind Kyle Larson, who holds second place with 535 points and three victories, and William Byron, who leads the field at 576 points and one win. Christopher Bell also remains in close contention, currently fourth with 480 points and three wins.
Today’s NASCAR Cup Series results further shuffled the playoff picture, with Hamlin’s consistent top-five finishes keeping him firmly in the championship hunt. As the battle for playoff positioning intensifies, every point and podium finish is proving critical for the series’ top contenders.
With several races left before the postseason cut-off, fans can expect even more shake-ups as Hamlin, Larson, Byron, and Bell fight for the top spot in the standings.