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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.