#41: Kurt Busch, Stewart-Haas Racing, Ford Fusion Monster Energy / Haas Automation

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2018 Starting lineup, rosters for Talladega playoff race

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Kurt Busch will start first in the No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford

Crew chief: Billy Scott

Spotter: Tony Raines

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#14: Clint Bowyer, Stewart-Haas Racing, Ford Fusion Cummins/Rush Truck Centers

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Clint Bowyer will start second in the No. 14 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford

Crew chief: Mike Bugarewicz

Spotter: Brett Griffin

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#4: Kevin Harvick, Stewart-Haas Racing, Ford Fusion Jimmy John's

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Kevin Harvick will start third in the No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford

Crew chief: Rodney Childers

Spotter: Tim Fedewa

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#10: Aric Almirola, Stewart-Haas Racing, Ford Fusion Smithfield Bacon for Life

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Aric Almirola will start fourth in the No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford

Crew chief: John Klausmeier

Spotter: Joel Edmonds

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#9: Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro NAPA NIGHTVISION LAMPS

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Chase Elliott will start fifth in the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

Crew chief: Alan Gustafson

Spotter: Eddie D'Hondt

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#48: Jimmie Johnson, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Lowe's for Pros

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Jimmie Johnson will start sixth in the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

Crew chief: Chad Knaus

Spotter: Earl Barban

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#88: Alex Bowman, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Nationwide

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Alex Bowman will start seventh in the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

Crew chief: Greg Ives

Spotter: Kevin Hamlin

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#24: William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Hertz

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William Byron will start eighth in the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

Crew chief: Darian Grubb

Spotter: Tab Boyd

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#18: Kyle Busch, Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota Camry M&M's

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Kyle Busch will start ninth in the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

Crew chief: Adam Stevens

Spotter: Tony Hirschman

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#11: Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota Camry FedEx Ground

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Denny Hamlin will start 10th in the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

Crew chief: Mike Wheeler

Spotter: Chris Lambert

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#78: Martin Truex Jr., Furniture Row Racing, Toyota Camry Bass Pro Shops/5-hour ENERGY

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Martin Truex Jr. will start 11th in the No. 78 Furniture Row Racing Toyota

Crew chief: Cole Pearn

Spotter: Clayton Hughes

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#17: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Roush Fenway Racing, Ford Fusion SunnyD

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will start 12th in the No. 17 Roush Fenway Racing Ford

Crew chief: Brian Pattie

Spotter: Mike Herman Jr.

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#19: Daniel Suarez, Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota Camry STANLEY

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Daniel Suarez will start 13th in the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

Crew chief: Dave Rogers

Spotter: Chris Osborne

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#34: Michael McDowell, Front Row Motorsports, Ford Fusion Speedco/Rotella

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Michael McDowell will start 14th in the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford

Crew chief: Derrick Finley

Spotter: Steve Barkdoll

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#20: Erik Jones, Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota Camry Craftsman

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Erik Jones will start 15th in the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

Crew chief: Chris Gayle

Spotter: Rick Carelli

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#38: David Ragan, Front Row Motorsports, Ford Fusion 1000Bulbs.com

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David Ragan will start 16th in the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford

Crew chief: Seth Barbour

Spotter: Rocky Ryan

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#43: Darrell Wallace Jr., Richard Petty Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Medallion Bank / Petty's Garage

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Bubba Wallace will start 17th in the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Chevrolet

Crew chief: Drew Blickensderfer

Spotter: Freddie Kraft

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#2: Brad Keselowski, Team Penske, Ford Fusion Miller Lite

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Brad Keselowski will start 18th in the No. 2 Team Penske Ford

Crew chief: Paul Wolfe

Spotter: Joey Meier

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#12: Ryan Blaney, Team Penske, Ford Fusion REV

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Ryan Blaney will start 19th in the No. 12 Team Penske Ford

Crew chief: Jeremy Bullins

Spotter: Josh Williams

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#22: Joey Logano, Team Penske, Ford Fusion Shell Pennzoil

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Joey Logano will start 20th in the No. 22 Team Penske Ford

Crew chief: Todd Gordon

Spotter: TJ Majors

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#3: Austin Dillon, Richard Childress Racing, Chevrolet Camaro American Ethanol e15

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Austin Dillon will start 21st in the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Crew chief: Justin Alexander

Spotter: Andy Houston

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#31: Ryan Newman, Richard Childress Racing, Chevrolet Camaro Liberty National

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Ryan Newman will start 22nd in the No. 31 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Crew chief: Luke Lambert

Spotter: Jason Jarrett

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#47: A.J. Allmendinger, JTG Daugherty Racing, Chevrolet Camaro Kroger ClickList

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AJ Allmendinger will start 23rd in the No. 47 JTG Daugherty Racing Chevrolet

Crew chief: Trent Owens

Spotter: Coleman Pressley

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#6: Trevor Bayne, Roush Fenway Racing, Ford Fusion AdvoCare Rehydrate

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Trevor Bayne will start 24th in the No. 6 Roush Fenway Racing Ford

Crew chief: Matt Puccia

Spotter: Geoff Doucette

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#95: Regan Smith, Leavine Family Racing, Chevrolet Camaro Procore

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Regan Smith* will start 25th in the No. 95 Leavine Family Racing Chevrolet

Crew chief: Jon Leonard

Spotter: Doug Campbell

*Smith is starting in place of ill Kasey Kahne

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#37: Chris Buescher, JTG Daugherty Racing, Chevrolet Camaro Bush's Chili Beans

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Chris Buescher will start 26th in the No. 37 JTG Daugherty Racing Chevrolet

Crew chief: Tristan Smith

Spotter: Brandon Benesch

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#32: Matt DiBenedetto, Go FAS Racing, Ford Fusion Dude Wipes

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Matt DiBenedetto will start 27th in the No. 32 Go Fas Racing Ford

Crew chief: Randy Cox

Spotter: David Pepper

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#62: Brendan Gaughan, Beard Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Beard Oil Distributing South Point Hotel & Casino

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Brendan Gaughan will start 28th in the No. 62 Beard Motorsports Chevrolet

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#13: Ty Dillon, Germain Racing, Chevrolet Camaro GEICO

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Ty Dillon will start 29th in the No. 13 Germain Racing Chevrolet

Crew chief: Matt Borland

Spotter: Billy O'Dea

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#21: Paul Menard, Wood Brothers Racing, Ford Fusion Menards / Dutch Boy

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Paul Menard will start 30th in the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford

Crew chief: Greg Erwin

Spotter: Stevie Reeves

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#1: Jamie McMurray, Chip Ganassi Racing, Chevrolet Camaro Cessna

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Jamie McMurray will start 31st in the No. 1 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet

Crew chief: Matt McCall

Spotter: Tyler Green

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#23: J.J. Yeley, BK Racing, Ford Fusion Steakhouse Elite

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JJ Yeley will start 32nd in the No. 23 BK Racing Toyota

Crew chief: Tony Furr

Spotter: Toby Whealdon

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#7: D.J. Kennington, Premium Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro WILRIDE Transport LTD

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D.J. Kennington will start 33rd in the No. 7 Premium Motorsports Chevrolet

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#42: Kyle Larson, Chip Ganassi Racing, Chevrolet Camaro Credit One Bank

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Kyle Larson will start 34th in the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet

Crew chief: Chad Johnston

Spotter: Derek Kneeland

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#96: Jeffrey Earnhardt, Gaunt Brothers Racing, Toyota Camry Xtreme Concepts / iK9

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Jeffrey Earnhardt will start 35th in the No. 96 Gaunt Brothers Racing Toyota

Crew chief: Mark Hillman

Spotter: James Coleman

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#15: Ross Chastain, Premium Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Xchange of America - Solomon Plumbing

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Ross Chastain will start 36th in the No. 15 Premium Motorsports Chevrolet

Crew chief: Pat Tryson

Spotter: Carl Miller

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#00: Joey Gase, StarCom Racing, Chevrolet Camaro PFK Foundation

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Joey Gase will start 37th in the No. 00 StarCom Racing Chevrolet

Crew chief: Rick Bourgeois

Spotter: Lloyd Garner

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#99: Landon Cassill, StarCom Racing, Chevrolet Camaro StarCom Fiber

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Landon Cassill will start 38th in the No. 99 StarCom Racing Chevrolet

Crew chief: Rick Bourgeois

Spotter: Lloyd Garner

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#51: Cody Ware, Rick Ware Racing, Chevrolet Camaro Jacob Companies

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Cody Ware will start 39th in the No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Ford

Crew chief: Ken Evans

Spotter: Bob Jeffrey

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#72: Corey LaJoie, TriStar Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Winn Dixie

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Corey LaJoie will start 40th in the No. 72 TriStar Motorsports Chevrolet

Crew chief: Frank Kerr

Spotter: Chris Monez