Updated 2025 NASCAR Cup Standings and Playoff points after Sunday’s Grant Park 165 at the Chicago Street Course.
William Byron endured a disastrous outing in Chicago but managed to retain his lead in the standings with 632 points, albeit with a reduced advantage.
Chase Elliott who finished 16th in Chicago has now closed to within 13 points of Byron, while Kyle Larson sits just 19 points back following a 13th-place run.
Van Gisbergen wins chaotic Chicago NASCAR Cup race to round out weekend sweep
Grant Park 165 Chicago NASCAR Cup Results
The Playoff picture, meanwhile, has come into sharper focus with seven races remaining in the regular season.
Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, and Christopher Bell each have three wins, placing them at the top of the Playoff grid and ensuring a healthy cushion of Playoff points—Larson leads with 23, Hamlin with 19, and Bell with 16.
Shane van Gisbergen’s two wins have vaulted him into fourth on the Playoff grid with 11 Playoff points, while Byron’s consistency and single victory keep him firmly in the hunt with 12 Playoff points.
2025 NASCAR Cup Standings and Playoff points – Chicago Grant Park 165
| Pos | Driver | No | Team | Points | Playoff pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Byron | 24 | Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet | 632 | 12 |
| 2 | Chase Elliott | 9 | Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet | 619 | 5 |
| 3 | Kyle Larson | 5 | Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet | 613 | 23 |
| 4 | Denny Hamlin | 11 | Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota | 589 | 19 |
| 5 | Tyler Reddick | 45 | 23XI Racing Toyota | 584 | 1 |
| 6 | Christopher Bell | 20 | Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota | 565 | 16 |
| 7 | Ryan Blaney | 12 | Team Penske Ford | 539 | 9 |
| 8 | Ross Chastain | 1 | Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet | 490 | 5 |
| 9 | Chase Briscoe | 19 | Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota | 482 | 6 |
| 10 | Alex Bowman | 48 | Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet | 480 | 0 |
| 11 | Chris Buescher | 17 | RFK Racing Ford | 476 | -4 |
| 12 | Joey Logano | 22 | Team Penske Ford | 471 | 7 |
| 13 | Bubba Wallace | 23 | 23XI Racing Toyota | 443 | 2 |
| 14 | Ryan Preece | 60 | RFK Racing Ford | 441 | 2 |
| 15 | AJ Allmendinger | 16 | Kaulig Racing Chevrolet | 400 | 0 |
| 16 | Kyle Busch | 8 | Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet | 397 | 0 |
| 17 | Erik Jones | 43 | Legacy Motor Club Toyota | 393 | 0 |
| 18 | Austin Cindric | 2 | Team Penske Ford | 389 | 8 |
| 19 | Ty Gibbs | 54 | Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota | 377 | 0 |
| 20 | John Hunter Nemechek | 42 | Legacy Motor Club Toyota | 375 | 0 |
| 21 | Carson Hocevar | 77 | Spire Motorsports Chevrolet | 368 | 0 |
| 22 | Josh Berry | 21 | Wood Brothers Racing Ford | 366 | 6 |
| 23 | Michael McDowell | 71 | Spire Motorsports Chevrolet | 366 | 1 |
| 24 | Zane Smith | 38 | Front Row Motorsports Ford | 363 | 0 |
| 25 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 47 | HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet | 361 | 0 |
| 26 | Austin Dillon | 3 | Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet | 315 | 0 |
| 27 | Shane van Gisbergen | 88 | Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet | 308 | 11 |
| 28 | Brad Keselowski | 6 | RFK Racing Ford | 307 | 0 |
| 29 | Daniel Suárez | 99 | Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet | 307 | 0 |
| 30 | Todd Gilliland | 34 | Front Row Motorsports Chevrolet | 306 | 0 |
| 31 | Justin Haley | 7 | Spire Motorsports Chevrolet | 294 | 0 |
| 32 | Ty Dillon | 10 | Kaulig Racing Chevrolet | 291 | 0 |
| 33 | Noah Gragson | 4 | Front Row Motorsports Ford | 265 | 0 |
| 34 | Cole Custer | 41 | Haas Factory Team Ford | 241 | 0 |
| 35 | Riley Herbst | 35 | 23XI Racing Toyota | 226 | 0 |
| 36 | Cody Ware | 51 | Rick Ware Racing Ford | 144 | 0 |
