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Predicting the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff field

By Staff Report | Published: February 11, 2019 18

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Alex Bowman, Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. race in The Clash at Daytona.

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Before the Daytona 500 on Feb. 17 (2:30 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), 10 NASCAR Digital staff members voted on who they predicted would make the 16-driver playoff field after the regular-season finale at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in September.

Following are the top 16 drivers who made the cut, as well as five honorable mentions also receiving votes.

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Joey Logano looks on at Daytona.

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1. Joey Logano, 10 votes

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Martin Truex Jr. looks on at Daytona.

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2. Martin Truex Jr., 10 votes

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Kyle Busch looks on at Daytona.

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3. Kyle Busch, 10 votes

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Kevin Harvick looks on at Daytona.

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4. Kevin Harvick, 10 votes

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Brad Keselowski looks on at Daytona.

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5. Brad Keselowski, 10 votes

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Ryan Blaney looks on at Daytona.

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6. Ryan Blaney, 10 votes

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Chase Elliott looks on at Daytona.

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7. Chase Elliott, 10 votes

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Jimmie Johnson looks on at Daytona.

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8. Jimmie Johnson, 10 votes

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Kurt Busch looks on at Daytona.

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9. Kurt Busch, 10 votes

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Kyle Larson looks on at Daytona.

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10. Kyle Larson, 10 votes

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Clint Bowyer looks on at Daytona.

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11. Clint Bowyer, nine votes

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Aric Almirola looks on at Daytona.

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12. Aric Almirola, nine votes

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Erik Jones walks through the garage at Daytona.

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13. Erik Jones, nine votes

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Denny Hamlin look on at Daytona.

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14. Denny Hamlin, eight votes

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Daniel Suarez stands next to the No. 41 car at Daytona.

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15. Daniel Suarez, six votes

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Alex Bowman gets ready to race at Daytona.

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16. Alex Bowman, five votes

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William Byron, five votes

Matt DiBenedetto, four votes

Austin Dillon, two votes

Daniel Hemric, two votes

Ryan Preece, one vote