Source: BroBible
Summary
Chase Briscoe won the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, moving up in the NASCAR Power Rankings. Bubba Wallace, Ty Gibbs, and Austin Cindric also had notable performances. Kyle Larson remains at the top of the standings, while Denny Hamlin struggled. The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series has five races left, with multiple drivers still in contention for the championship.
Our Reading
The routine arrives with confidence.
Briscoe wins, then everyone’s a contender.
Wallace almost wins, then slips back.
Hamlin’s last year, but still in the hunt.
Larson leads, but the race isn’t over yet.
Championships are won on 1.5-mile tracks, not in the standings.
Author: Evan Null
2026 NASCAR Cup Series Power Rankings: Week 31
Briscoe’s win vaults him up in our latest set of NASCAR Power Rankings, which look significantly different following an interesting day in Vegas.
A number of the race favorites faltered, leaving openings for other drivers, while many drivers who were expected to struggle came through with strong performances, keeping their championship hopes alive.
There are now just five races remaining in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, and it looks as if at least six drivers could walk away with the championship.
This is how they stack up heading to Charlotte Motor Speedway for race 32 of the season.
2026 NASCAR Cup Series Power Rankings: Week 31
Briscoe’s win vaults him up in our latest set of NASCAR Power Rankings, which look significantly different following an interesting day in Vegas.
A number of the race favorites faltered, leaving openings for other drivers, while many drivers who were expected to struggle came through with strong performances, keeping their championship hopes alive.
There are now just five races remaining in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, and it looks as if at least six drivers could walk away with the championship.
This is how they stack up heading to Charlotte Motor Speedway for race 32 of the season.
2026 NASCAR Cup Series Power Rankings: Week 31
Briscoe’s win vaults him up in our latest set of NASCAR Power Rankings, which look significantly different following an interesting day in Vegas.
A number of the race favorites faltered, leaving openings for other drivers, while many drivers who were expected to struggle came through with strong performances, keeping their championship hopes alive.
There are now just five races remaining in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, and it looks as if at least six drivers could walk away with the championship.
This is how they stack up heading to Charlotte Motor Speedway for race 32 of the season.
2026 NASCAR Cup Series Power Rankings: Week 31
Briscoe’s win vaults him up in our latest set of NASCAR Power Rankings, which look significantly different following an interesting day in Vegas.
A number of the race favorites faltered, leaving openings for other drivers, while many drivers who were expected to struggle came through with strong performances, keeping their championship hopes alive.
There are now just five races remaining in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, and it looks as if at least six drivers could walk away with the championship.
This is how they stack up heading to Charlotte Motor Speedway for race 32 of the season.
2026 NASCAR Cup Series Power Rankings: Week 31
Briscoe’s win vaults him up in our latest set of NASCAR Power Rankings, which look significantly different following an interesting day in Vegas.
A number of the race favorites faltered, leaving openings for other drivers, while many drivers who were expected to struggle came through with strong performances, keeping their championship hopes alive.
There are now just five races remaining in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, and it looks as if at least six drivers could walk away with the championship.
This is how they stack up heading to Charlotte Motor Speedway for race 32 of the season.
