CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 29: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Rush/Cummins Ford, races during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 29, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ranking the playoff drivers on road courses

By Pat DeCola | Published: October 9, 2020 13

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 29: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Nationwide Retirement Plans Chevrolet, follows a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 29, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The Round of 12 will come to a close this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway on the vaunted Roval, ending the 2020 title hopes of four Cup Series playoff drivers. Take a look at where each of the final dozen rank on road courses, sorted by average finish from worst to best.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 28: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Jack Daniel's Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 28, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Driver: Austin Dillon

Starts: 14

Top 10s: 0

Average finish: 24.5

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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 28: Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford, spins during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 28, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Driver: Aric Almirola

Starts: 20

Top 10s: 2

Average finish: 21.0

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 29: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Nationwide Retirement Plans Chevrolet, races during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 29, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Driver: Alex Bowman

Starts: 11

Top 10s: 3

Average finish: 17.6

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 29: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Freight Toyota, races during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 29, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Driver: Denny Hamlin

Starts: 31

Top 10s: 14

Average finish: 16.4

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 27: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil/Autotrader Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 27, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Driver: Joey Logano

Starts: 25

Top 10s: 12

Average finish: 14.9

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 28: Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 28, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Driver: Kurt Busch

Starts: 41

Top 10s: 21

Average finish: 14.6

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 29: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Hazelnut Toyota, races during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 29, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Driver: Kyle Busch

Starts: 33

Top 10s: 19

Average finish: 14.5

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 27: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Alliance Truck Parts Ford, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 27, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Driver: Brad Keselowski

Starts: 23

Top 10s: 9

Average finish: 14.3

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 28: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 28, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Driver: Martin Truex Jr.

Starts: 31

Top 10s: 16

Average finish: 13.8

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 29: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John's Ford, races during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 29, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Driver: Kevin Harvick

Starts: 41

Top 10s: 22

Average finish: 12.6

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 29: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Rush/Cummins Ford, races during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 29, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Driver: Clint Bowyer

Starts: 31

Top 10s: 18

Average finish: 11.5

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 29: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 29, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Driver: Chase Elliott

Starts: 11

Top 10s: 7

Average finish: 9.6