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Standings for the NASCAR Cup Series following Shane van Gisbergen’s outstanding performance in Mexico City….<\/p>\n

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Here are the updated NASCAR Cup Series standings after the Mexico City \u2013 Viva M\u00e9xico\u202f250 (Race\u202f16 of 36, held June\u202f15,\u202f2025):<\/p>\n

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Pos Driver Points Playoff Points Behind Leader<\/p>\n

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1 William Byron (24) 604 12 \u2014<\/p>\n

2 Kyle Larson (5) 537 23 \u201367<\/p>\n

3 Christopher Bell (20) 524 16 \u201380<\/p>\n

4 Chase Elliott (9) 500 0 \u2013104<\/p>\n

5 Denny Hamlin (11) 494 18 \u2013110<\/p>\n

6 Tyler Reddick (45) 477 0 \u2013127<\/p>\n

7 Ryan Blaney (12) 466 8 \u2013138<\/p>\n

8 Ross Chastain (1) 443 5 \u2013161<\/p>\n

9 Joey Logano (22) 411 7 \u2013193<\/p>\n

10 Bubba Wallace (23) 411 2 \u2013193<\/p>\n

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Shane van Gisbergen, despite winning in Mexico City, remains 30th in points with 242 \u2013 but has now locked himself into the playoffs due to the race win and accumulated playoff points .<\/p>\n

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William Byron increased his lead with a 9th-place finish, holding a 67-point advantage over Larson .<\/p>\n

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Kyle Larson dropped to second, while Christopher Bell sits third \u2013 his P2 finish solidifying his spot .<\/p>\n

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Chase Elliott\u2019s run to third place moves him up to fourth in the standings .<\/p>\n

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Denny Hamlin, who skipped the race following the birth of his child, dropped to fifth in points .<\/p>\n\n

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