NASCAR points standings, Cup Series points update after Talladega race, Chase picture

Kyle Larson won the YellaWood 500 at Talladega on October 25, extending his NASCAR Cup Series points lead to 73 points over Denny Hamlin. Ryan Blaney and Tyler Reddick were both involved in a major crash known as the 'Big One,' causing them to lose ground in the Cup Series standings. The race result significantly impacted the Chase playoff picture heading into the remainder of the postseason.