The NASCAR Cup postseason kicks off this Sunday, September 6, at Darlington with the Cook Out Southern 500 race as The Chase returns. Tyler Reddick and Denny Hamlin share the top spot in the standings, with Reddick having claimed his fourth victory of the 2026 season at this very track, and Hamlin entering as both the regular-season champion and the favorite to win the overall title.
Here’s a look at the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook as of September 6 for the Cook Out Southern 500:
- Tyler Reddick: +380 (wager $10 to win $48)
- Denny Hamlin: +380 (wager $10 to win $48)
- Chase Briscoe: +550 (wager $10 to win $65)
- Kyle Larson: +800 (wager $10 to win $90)
- Christopher Bell: +900 (wager $10 to win $100)
- Ryan Blaney: +1000 (wager $10 to win $110)
- William Byron: +1200 (wager $10 to win $130)
- Ty Gibbs: +1800 (wager $10 to win $190)
- Chris Buescher: +2000 (wager $10 to win $210)
- Brad Keselowski: +1800 (wager $10 to win $190)
- Bubba Wallace: +2200 (wager $10 to win $230)
- Joey Logano: +2800 (wager $10 to win $290)
- Erik Jones: +2800 (wager $10 to win $290)
- Chase Elliott: +3000 (wager $10 to win $310)
- Austin Cindric: +3000 (wager $10 to win $310)
- Corey Heim: +4000 (wager $10 to win $410)
- Carson Hocevar: +4000 (wager $10 to win $410)
- Ryan Preece: +4500 (wager $10 to win $460)
Additional contenders and their odds range up to +100,000, reflecting the depth and unpredictability of the field this season.
Tyler Reddick had an outstanding start to 2026, winning the first three races plus two more and once held a commanding 100-point lead in the standings. Heading into this weekend, Reddick should feel optimistic as he previously won at Darlington during the Goodyear 400 in March, driving the No. 45 Toyota for 23XI Racing.
Denny Hamlin has also had a remarkable season and is a key competitor entering The Chase. Recognized by FOX Sports motorsports insider Bob Pockrass as a top title contender, Hamlin has triumphed at every one of the 10 tracks featured in the Chase lineup—including Darlington, where he finished 11th in March after starting ninth. Currently, Hamlin leads the Chase points standings as they head into this critical race.
Fan Take: The kickoff to The Chase at Darlington sets the stage for an electrifying postseason, highlighting two of NASCAR’s hottest drivers in Reddick and Hamlin. This race not only reignites championship hopes but also promises intense competition that could shape the future excitement and fan engagement in the sport.
Source: www.foxsports.com
