Austin Cindric has been mathematically eliminated from championship contention in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series, ending his title hopes for the season.
The Team Penske driver's elimination was confirmed following the latest round of playoff races, leaving him unable to advance to the Championship 4 finale at Phoenix Raceway.
Cindric, the 2022 Daytona 500 winner, entered the 2026 playoffs as a contender but struggled to accumulate the necessary points to remain in title contention through the elimination rounds.
