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Coke Zero Sugar 400 Picks, NASCAR Odds & Betting Preview (Aug 29)
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- When: Saturday, August 29, 2026 @ 7:30 PM ET
- Where: Daytona International Speedway, Florida, USA
- How to Watch: NBC
The final regular season race on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule for 2026 is set for August 29, as the Coke Zero Sugar 400 is staged at the historic Daytona International Speedway. There will be huge pressure on many drivers as the hunt for a playoff place reaches its conclusion. You can find our Coke Zero Sugar 400 picks here.
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Coke Zero Sugar 400 Recent Winners
| Year | Winning Driver |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Ryan Blaney |
| 2024 | Harrison Burton |
| 2023 | Chris Buescher |
| 2022 | Austin Dillon |
| 2021 | Ryan Blaney |
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Event Preview
All eyes will be on the final NASCAR regular season race of 2026 this weekend, as Daytona International Speedway hosts the Coke Zero Sugar 400. This weekend’s race will see the field compete across 400 miles, with a total of 160 laps being completed. David Pearson holds the outright record for most wins with five, while Wood Brothers Racing (10) and Ford (23) are the most successful team and manufacturer, respectively.
Denny Hamlin continues to lead the way in the Championship standings after finishing P7 in last weekend’s Dollar Tree 301. That is the fifth straight race in which Hamlin has finished in the top ten. However, the big winner last Sunday was Ryan Blaney, who recorded a third race win of 2026 to close the gap on top spot in the standings.
Ty Gibbs has continued his consistent run of form in 2026 in recent weeks, climbing up to third in the standings after finishing in the top ten in two of the last three rounds. Tyler Reddick will have pressure on his standings, but confidence could be gained after he won the Daytona 500 in Florida earlier this season.
Kyle Larson’s typical late-season charge catches the eye this weekend, as the reigning champion has achieved top-ten finishes in the last two rounds. Chase Briscoe should also be considered this weekend after finishing in the top five in four of the last seven rounds.
Coke Zero Sugar 400 Picks
Ryan Blaney looks like an outstanding chance this weekend. He is a two-time winner of the Coke Zero Sugar 400, and his recent run of form is electric. The American recorded a second race win in six rounds last weekend, and he has finished in the top three in two of the last three races.
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