Clinching scenarios for the Cup Series at Homestead-Miami Speedway

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Sunday's Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway (2:30 p.m. ET, NBC, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, NBC Sports App) will be the second of three Round of 8 races in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, and for seven title hopefuls, a chance to clinch one of three remaining Championship 4 bids at Phoenix Raceway. After Joey Logano's Championship 4-clinching victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway last weekend, Homestead-Miami will be the next battleground for those vying to lock in a berth. Below are this weekend's clinching scenarios. RELATED: Playoff standings | Homestead-Miami weekend schedule

Already Clinched The following driver has clinched a spot in the four-driver field of the next round: Joey Logano. Can Clinch Via Points If there is a repeat winner or a win by a driver who cannot advance to the next round, the following drivers could clinch by being 56 points above the 3rd winless driver in the standings. The same point requirements listed below would hold true if a new win comes from among Christopher Bell or Kyle Larson.

Christopher Bell: Could only clinch with help.
Kyle Larson: Could only clinch with help.

If there is a new winner from William Byron or another winless driver lower in the standings but still eligible to advance to the next round, the following drivers could clinch by being 56 points above the 2nd winless driver in the standings.

Christopher Bell: Could only clinch with help.

Can Clinch Via Win The following drivers would clinch on their win alone: Christopher Bell, Kyle Larson, William Byron, Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott.