2026 laps led are calculated according to NASCAR statistics. They are based on which car crossed the start/finish line first each lap. They do not include lap changes that occur during the lap. These numbers are not broken down by type of lead change.
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- Graph of top-10 lap leaders by absolute number of laps
- Chart showing all drivers with laps led and percentage of laps led
Laps Led by Drivers
Below is a plot of the numbers of laps led by drivers, along with the number of races the plot covers. You can also tell by the date in the lower left-hand corner.
The chart below shows the laps lead in the 2026 season by driver, to date. The rightmost column shows the percentage of laps relative to the number of laps that driver led.
