The NASCAR Cup Series playoff standings have been updated following the race at Martinsville Speedway, setting up a championship showdown at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The elimination race at Martinsville determined the final four drivers who will compete for the title in the season finale.
With the Round of 8 complete, the championship battle now shifts to Homestead, where the top four contenders will race for the Cup Series crown. The Martinsville event served as the final cutoff race, eliminating four drivers from title contention and locking in the Championship 4 field.
Homestead-Miami Speedway will host the winner-take-all finale, continuing the format where the highest finisher among the four championship-eligible drivers claims the series title. The race at the 1.5-mile oval marks the conclusion of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.
