Clinch scenarios for Cup Series drivers at Michigan
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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.