The NASCAR Cup Series odds will take on a new-old twist in 2026 with the revival of the "Chase for the Cup" playoff format.
Gone are knockout rounds and winner-take-all championship races, and back is a 16-car, 10-race shootout, where the driver with the most points prevails.
Defending champion Kyle Larson has company atop the initial leaderboard in the form of Denny Hamlin. Let's look at the latest NASCAR Cup Series odds ahead of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 15.
NASCAR Cup Series odds
| Driver Name |  |
|---|---|
| Denny Hamlin | +500 |
| Kyle Larson | +500 |
| William Byron | +550 |
| Ryan Blaney | +550 |
| Christopher Bell | +650 |
| Chase Elliott | +850 |
| Chase Briscoe | +850 |
| Tyler Reddick | +1400 |
| Connor Zilisch | +1600 |
| Joey Logano | +2000 |
Odds as of 1-15.
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NASCAR Cup Series recent winners
| Season | Driver | Race wins |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kyle Larson (2) | 3 |
| 2024 | Joey Logano (3) | 4 |
| 2023 | Ryan Blaney | 3 |
| 2022 | Joey Logano (2) | 4 |
| 2021 | Kyle Larson | 10 |
| 2020 | Chase Elliott | 5 |
| 2019 | Kyle Busch (2) | 5 |
| 2018 | Joey Logano | 3 |
| 2017 | Martin Truex Jr. | 8 |
| 2016 | Jimmie Johnson (7) | 5 |
NASCAR Cup Series betting trends
- Team Penske has taken three of the last four championships.
- Hendrick Motorsports has the most overall titles (15).
- The last driver to go back-to-back was Jimmie Johnson in 2010, when he completed an unprecedented five-peat.
NASCAR Cup Series Odds FAQs
Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson are the current favorites to win the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship.
Kyle Larson won his second NASCAR Cup Series title in 2025.
Kyle Busch is currently +3500 to win the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship.
