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Chase-clinching scenarios for Phoenix

Editor's Note: Clinching scenarios courtesy of NASCAR statistical services

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This weekend marks the final Sprint Cup Series race in the eight-driver Eliminator Round before the Chase field dwindles to four. Here are the scenarios for clinching a spot in the Championship 4 this Sunday at Phoenix International Raceway during the Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500 (2:30 p.m. ET, NBC, MRN, SiriusXM).


Jeff Gordon has already clinched a spot in the Championship 4.

Regardless of the finish of any other drivers


Kyle Busch will clinch with a finish of 3rd or better; 4th and at least one lap led; or 5th and most laps led.

Kevin Harvick will clinch with a finish of 2nd or better; 3rd and at least one lap led; or 4th and most laps led.
 
Martin Truex Jr., Carl Edwards, Brad Keselowski, Kurt Busch and Joey Logano only control their own destiny with a victory. Logano can ONLY make it to the Championship Round with a win at Phoenix.