Yesterday I noted that 2018 avoided a record low max by 6,000 sq km.
As of day 73 Arctic was still climbing and max for 2018 is 57,000 sq km higher than the max for 2017.
Year Max Day
4 2016 14.576 81
3 2015 14.554 53
2 2018 14.504 73
1 2017 14.447 64
The latest day of Max was 90 in 1995 and 2010.
sunshine hours 
I’m glad to see you are returning to show ice extents daily (good or bad) this is my go to site for ice news.
Thanks
This is one of my favourite sites. I great source for debunking the “sky is falling” crowd.