Honeycutt Falls Behind Riggs for Top Chase Seed with Two Races Left
Kaden Honeycutt trails Layne Riggs by 100 points after the Lucas Oil race, leaving him unlikely to claim the No. 1 seed for the 2026 NASCAR Truck Series Chase.
After the Lucas Oil competition, TRICON Garage driver Kaden Honeycutt sits 100 points behind Layne Riggs in the 2026 NASCAR Truck Series standings, effectively ending his bid for the No. 1 Chase seed. With only two races left before the playoff, the points gap means Honeycutt would start the seven-race Chase 25 points behind Riggs. His recent form has weakened during the summer months, giving Riggs a clear advantage.
Honeycutt also faces pressure from Chandler Smith, who could challenge him in the final events. NASCAR has discontinued the regular-season champion title, so no trophy is at stake for the top seed. Consequently, Honeycutt's chances of securing the leading position appear slim.
Why it matters
The points gap determines which driver starts the NASCAR Truck Series playoffs with a strategic advantage.
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