NASCAR's first Cup Series international points race since 1958 left a strong impression on the garage, making a return in 2026 feel likely.

While a Cup Series regular in Daniel Suarez won Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race in Mexico City, the playoff bubble is still quite interesting. Here's where the playoff picture sits with 11 races remaining in the regular season.

NASCAR heads back to the United States after a trip to Mexico City. The first Mexico race may not be the last. Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez hosted Xfinity Series and Cup Series events over the weekend.