DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The NASCAR Cup Series regular season concludes in Daytona with the Coke Zero Sugar 400 today – Saturday, Aug. 29 – at Daytona International Speedway.
How to watch NASCAR Coke Zero Sugar 400 Daytona
- What: NASCAR Cup Series: Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona
- When: Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026
- Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern
- Where: Daytona International Speedway | Daytona Beach, Fla.
- Channel: NBC
- Streaming options: DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off your first month), FuboTV (free trial and $25 off your first month), SlingTV and Peacock
How do I watch Coke Zero Sugar 400 for free?
This race will broadcast live on NBC and also stream on Peacock. You can use free trials from DIRECTV and FuboTV, which also offer large discounts on your first month.
Looking for another option? Fans can watch this game on SlingTV with Sling Select for $19.99. NOTE: Local channels are available with this package in select markets.
What to expect for today’s race
The NASCAR Cup Series regular season comes to an end with three playoff spots still on the line. Daytona’s well-known volatility makes for a superb final setting before the postseason.
Bubba Wallace, Austin Cindric and Shane Van Gisbergen currently hold the final three spots of the 16-driver field, while Ryan Preece and Brad Keselowski are in the rearview mirror.
Denny Hamlin sits atop the standings before the final race.
Ryan Blaney is the defending race winner and won last week in New Hampshire. He has two Daytona victories in his last 10 starts.
William Byron won back-to-back Daytona 500s in 2024 and 2025, earning him a strong look to conquer this track once again. He has 11 top-10 finishes but has yet to earn a checkered flag this season.
Tyler Reddick began the year with a victory at the Daytona 500.
Chase Elliott has one top-10 finish in his last 11 starts.
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How many laps is the Coke Zero Sugar 400?
There are 160 laps in the Coke Zero Sugar 400.
Who won the pole for the Coke Zero Sugar 400?
Ross Chastain is on the pole for the Coke Zero Sugar 400.
How many drivers are in the Coke Zero Sugar 400?
There will be 40 drivers in the Coke Zero Sugar 400.
What is the starting grid for the Coke Zero Sugar 400?
- Ross Chastain, No. 1
- Chris Buescher, No. 17
- Austin Hill, No. 33
- Ryan Preece, No. 60
- Riley Herbst, No. 35
- Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97
- Connor Zilisch, No. 88
- Austin Cindric, No. 2
- Joey Logano, No. 22
- Kyle Larson, No. 5
- Corey Heim, No. 67
- Chase Briscoe, No. 19
- William Byron, No. 24
- Ty Gibbs, No. 54
- Erik Jones, No. 43
- Cole Custer, No. 41
- Tyler Reddick, No. 45
- Michael McDowell, No. 71
- Ryan Blaney, No. 12
- Alex Bowman, No. 48
- Brad Keselowski, No. 6
- Chase Elliott, No. 9
- Daniel Suarez, No. 7
- Josh Berry, No. 21
- Cody Ware, No. 51
- Bubba Wallace, No. 23
- John Hunter Nemechek, No. 42
- Carson Hocevar, No. 77
- Austin Dillon, No. 3
- Denny Hamlin, No. 11
- Ty Dillon, No. 10
- Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47
- Todd Gilliland, No. 34
- Zane Smith, No. 38
- Christopher Bell, No. 20
- AJ Allmendinger, No. 16
- Noah Gragson, No. 4
- Casey Mears, No. 62
- Daniel Dye, No. 78
- Joey Gase, No. 44
Who won the 2025 Coke Zero Sugar 400?
Ryan Blaney won the 2025 NASCAR Coke Zero Sugar 400.
What are the latest odds for the Coke Zero Sugar 400?
- Ryan Blaney +1000
- Joey Logano +1000
- William Byron +850
- Austin Cindric +1400
- Tyler Reddick +1600
Odds courtesy of DraftKings
