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Playoff perfection: Drivers in postseason every year
By Staff Report | Published: August 30, 2020 8
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These 16 drivers comprise the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs field. This is the seventh year of the postseason elimination format. Five drivers have qualified for the postseason every year under the current format. Scroll through to see them all.
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Honorable Mention: Joey Logano
Logano is not one of the six, but he has made the NASCAR Playoffs six times in the seven years of the elimination-style format. He gets a nod here as the 2018 champion.3 of 8
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Honorable Mention: Jimmie Johnson
Johnson had qualified for the postseason every year since its inception in 2004, winning seven Cup Series titles during his career. He did not qualify for the postseason in either 2019 or 2020, ending a historic run.4 of 8
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Kurt Busch
2020 seed: 15th
Best finish: Seventh, 2016 and 2018
Championship 4 appearances: 0
Playoff wins in this format: 0
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Kyle Busch
2020 seed: 14th
Best finish: 2015, 2019 champion
Championship 4 appearances: 5
Playoff wins in this format: 7
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Denny Hamlin
2020 seed: Second
Best finish: Fourth, 2014 and 2019
Championship 4 appearances: 2
Playoff wins in this format: 3
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Kevin Harvick
2020 seed: First
Best finish: 2014 champion
Championship 4 appearances: 5
Playoff wins in this format: 9
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Brad Keselowski
2019 seed: Third
Best finish: Fourth, 2017
Championship 4 appearances: 1
Playoff wins in this format: 4