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August 5, 2023

Clinch scenarios for Cup Series drivers at Michigan


Already clinched

The following five drivers have clinched a spot in the 16-driver postseason field: Martin Truex Jr., Denny Hamlin, William Byron, Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson.

Can clinch via previous wins

The following drivers could clinch on previous wins with a win by a previous winner (Martin Truex Jr., Denny Hamlin, William Byron, Christopher Bell, Kyle Busch, Ross Chastain, Kyle Larson, Ryan Blaney, Joey Logano, Tyler Reddick, Chris Buescher or Ricky Stenhouse Jr.):

— Christopher Bell: Would clinch regardless of finish.

— Ross Chastain: Would clinch regardless of finish.

— Ryan Blaney: Would clinch regardless of finish.

— Joey Logano: Would clinch regardless of finish.

— Tyler Reddick: Would clinch regardless of finish.

— Chris Buescher: Would clinch regardless of finish.

— Ricky Stenhouse Jr.: Would clinch regardless of finish.

The following drivers could clinch on previous wins with a win by Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski, Bubba Wallace, Michael McDowell or Ty Gibbs:

— Christopher Bell: Would clinch with 25 points.

— Ross Chastain: Would clinch with 52 points.

— Ryan Blaney: Could only clinch with help.

— Joey Logano: Could only clinch with help.

— Tyler Reddick: Could only clinch with help.

— Chris Buescher: Could only clinch with help.

Can clinch via win

The following drivers would clinch on their win alone:

— Christopher Bell, Ross Chastain, Ryan Blaney, Joey Logano, Tyler Reddick, Chris Buescher, Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

The following drivers could clinch with a win:

— Kevin Harvick: Would clinch with 44 points.

— Brad Keselowski: Could only clinch with help.

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