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Sean's NASCAR DFS picks for DraftKings, FanDuel for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway (2026). His top NASCAR daily fantasy lineup plays and DFS sleepers.
After racing at Naval Base Coronado for the first time, where Corey Heim upset the field with his first Cup Series victory, the NASCAR Cup Series will remain in the state of California for the next race of the year, the Toyota/Save Mart 350. This race will take place at Sonoma Raceway, a 2-mile road course located in Sonoma, California. Sonoma is a road course track with 12 turns of different lengths and directions, as well as several elevation changes. It is a road course that the Cup Series has been visiting once per year since its first event there in 1989. Between the two road courses that have been mainstays on the schedule, Sonoma and Watkins Glen, Sonoma has been one of the more technically challenging tracks, with races often coming down to pit strategies and fuel management.
For DFS lineups at Sonoma, fantasy players do need to keep one or two potential dominators in mind to anchor lineups. Although the lap count for Sonoma is lower than the average track with only 100 laps, if a single driver or two dominate this race, fantasy lineups will not cash out. Fantasy lineups also need to feature drivers who can have quality finishes and obtain Place Differential as well. With some established data from years of competition at this track, this week's race should be more predictable than last week's at Naval Base Coronado. However, fantasy players should still be encouraged to play multiple lineups with different driver combinations to ensure at least one lineup can still cash out, as driver mistakes like missing corners or team mistakes on pit road could change the dynamic of a DFS slate in seconds.
Below are my NASCAR DFS lineup picks for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 on DraftKings and FanDuel this week. This slate locks on 6/28/2026 at 3:30 p.m. EST. If you have further questions or want to discuss racing, you can find me on X at @SeanE247.
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Disclaimer: All the drivers presented as picks for this week's race are meant to be some of my top DFS recommendations of the week. They are not originally intended to fit all into one lineup.
Shane Van Gisbergen
Starts 6th - DK: $14K, FD: $14.5K
Sonoma is the last road course race for the 2026 season, meaning this is likely the last time that Shane Van Gisbergen is mentioned as a top favorite to win a race. Considering that he has been the best driver at road courses since joining the Cup Series last year, he has to be a core DFS pick, especially when he and his team see this as an important must-win week for his chances to make The Chase for the Cup.
Shane van Gisbergen meant business at Sonoma Raceway last year 🔥
He led for 97/110 laps en route to victory at the 2025 Toyota/Save Mart 350 🙌 pic.twitter.com/TFSOV5qCxd
— TNT Sports U.S. (@TNTSportsUS) June 24, 2026
Van Gisbergen only made one prior start in the Cup Series at Sonoma, which was last year's race in 2025. In that race, SVG dominated against the field, leading 97 of 110 laps, winning the second stage, and finishing first at the end of the race. He also participated in three O'Reilly Series races at Sonoma, winning two of them, including earlier this weekend, and finishing second in the other.
Shane van Gisbergen wins at Sonoma!!! pic.twitter.com/70SsG06i17
— The CW Sports (@TheCW_Sports) June 27, 2026
In practice for this week's race, Van Gisbergen ranked sixth in five consecutive lap averages, but was fastest of all Group 1 drivers, who notably had slower track conditions than those in Group 2. SVG is the most expensive driver on both sites by a notable margin, but is well worth consideration as the best overall road course racer in the Cup Series, who can dominate if he can get to the front.
Tyler Reddick
Starts 11th - DK: $10.5K, FD: $12.5K
Tyler Reddick nearly won last week's race at Naval Base Coronado as he battled with Heim in the closing laps for the victory, but had a flat tire with two laps to go. Outside of San Diego, Reddick has been strong on road courses this season, with top-5 finishes at Watkins Glen and COTA. Reddick's race at COTA in particular is noteworthy as he won that race and beat out Van Gisbergen in the process.
Tyler Reddick blamed himself for the contact with Corey Heim late in the race and his 25th-place finish. @NASCARONFOX pic.twitter.com/YnCnUQF1Nq
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) June 22, 2026
In five Cup races at Sonoma, Reddick has two top-10 finishes and an average finish of 20.2. Both of Reddick's two top-10s at Sonoma were scored in his last two appearances at the track, and last year in particular marked his best ever finish at the site of sixth. He also led 35 laps in the 2024 race at the site, where he finished eighth despite having one of the fastest cars of the day.
In practice for this week's race, Reddick ranked fourth in five consecutive lap averages, third in 10 consecutive lap averages, and fifth in 15 consecutive lap averages. With his starting position being outside of the top 10, Reddick has more upside than most other drivers in this price range, especially as he has a car capable of competing for a top-5 finish.
Kyle Larson
Starts 3rd - DK: $9.5K, FD: $12K
One driver to watch for this week's race is Kyle Larson. The No. 5 Chevrolet driver is quietly enjoying the best stretch of his 2026 season so far, as he has now placed in the top five in four of the last five Cup races. He has also been solid at the road and street courses this year, with a sixth-place finish at COTA and a third-place finish in last week's race at Naval Base Coronado.
In 11 races in his Cup career at Sonoma, Larson has two wins, four top-10 finishes, and an average finish of 15.0. Since 2021, when he joined Hendrick Motorsports, Larson has led in four of the last five Sonoma races and finished eighth or better three times.
Wins at Sonoma in the NASCAR Cup Series (active drivers):
2- Kyle Larson
1- Daniel Suarez
1- Shane van Gisbergen pic.twitter.com/Z3f2EMHI7H— Racing Territory (@RacingTerritory) June 22, 2026
In practice for Sunday's race at Sonoma, Larson ranked third in five consecutive lap averages, and first in both 10 and 15 consecutive lap averages. Due to his top-notch equipment and practice speeds being better than most of the field, Larson has the potential to lead laps and be one of the top contenders for the win this week.
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Chris Buescher
Starts 15th - DK: $8.7K, FD: $9.5K
RFK Racing's Chris Buescher has always been a consistent performer when it comes to road courses. Since 2023 at road and street courses, Buescher has an average finish of 9.8, which ranks second among all active full-time drivers this season behind Van Gisbergen. Buescher's consistency in his Cup career has been especially strong at Sonoma.
In nine Sonoma Cup starts, Buescher has three top-5 finishes, with an average finish of 13.1 (third-best of drivers in the field this week). All of Buescher's top-5s were acquired within his last four Sonoma starts, and he has yet to finish outside of the top 20 at the site since his first race there in 2016.
P15 in qualifying. Car is solid, just didn’t get the lap we wanted. Might try a different set of tires for the race. ⚽️🤣 pic.twitter.com/1U7VSiMu2z
— Chris Buescher (@Chris_Buescher) June 27, 2026
In practice for Sunday's race, Buescher ranked 14th in five consecutive lap averages, fourth in 10 consecutive lap averages, and sixth in 15 consecutive lap averages. Due to his strong track history, solid equipment, and upside, Buescher is a recommended option for all DFS formats.
Ryan Preece
Starts 19th - DK: $7K, FD: $7.8K
Buescher's teammate at RFK Racing, Ryan Preece, may be one of the more underrated drivers at road courses. Preece scored positive PD at both COTA and Watkins Glen this season. He also placed in the top 20 in all three road course events this year, including top-15s at Watkins Glen and San Diego (where he also led laps).
Ryan Preece takes the second stage at Coronado.@AlwaysRaceDay pic.twitter.com/tz8du8tin2
— Mr Matthew CFB (@MrMatthew_CFB) June 21, 2026
In five Cup races at Sonoma, Preece has three top-20 finishes and an average finish of 18.6. The No. 60 Ford driver also scored positive PD in each of his last four Sonoma appearances and finished in the top 15 in two of his last three appearances at the site.
In practice for this week's race, Preece ranked 17th in five consecutive lap averages, 12th in 10 consecutive lap averages, and 11th in 15 consecutive lap averages. With top-15 capable speeds, Preece is one of the better options available with upside and a proven track history of gaining positions, making him a viable DFS option.
Zane Smith
Starts 24th - DK: $6.6K, FD: $5.2K
Zane Smith has quietly been one of the most improved drivers of the year. After 17 races so far this season, Smith already matched his career-best in top-5s, and set new career-highs in top-10s (nine), laps led (62), and average finish (19.5). Smith's finishes this season also include a top-20 at Watkins Glen and a fourth-place finish at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego last week.
.@ZaneSmith gladly took a fourth-place result when it was all said and done on Sunday at @NASCARSanDiego for @Team_FRM.
😁 "It's fun to be back home and have a good run." pic.twitter.com/HDX37OwYYp
— SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Ch. 90) (@SiriusXMNASCAR) June 23, 2026
In three Cup starts at Sonoma, Smith's best finish is 16th, which he obtained in 2024. That season also marked his only finish at the site with positive PD scored.
In practice for this week's race, Smith ranked 16th in five consecutive lap averages, 11th in 10 consecutive lap averages, and ninth in 15 consecutive lap averages. Smith's starting position for this week provides solid upside with a car capable of competing for a top-15 finish, making him one of the better value options for this week's race.
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