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Only five races remain before the 16-driver Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup field is set. Here are the scenarios for clinching a Chase berth at Watkins Glen:
Below is the complete list of drivers currently in the Chase Grid.
Drivers who have clinched a spot in the Chase:
4. Matt Kenseth
5. Kurt Busch
Drivers who need one more win to secure a spot in the Chase (this group can also clinch a spot if there is a repeat winner this weekend):
6. Joey Logano
7. Martin Truex Jr.
9. Denny Hamlin
10. Carl Edwards
Drivers currently in the Chase based on points:
11. Jamie McMurray
12. Jeff Gordon
13. Paul Menard
14. Ryan Newman
15. Clint Bowyer
16. Kasey Kahne
Information provided by NASCAR IMC.