Cup Series clinching scenarios for Bristol Motor Speedway
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Already clinched
The following two drivers have clinched a spot in the 12-driver field of the next round: Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe.
Can clinch via points
If there’s a repeat winner or a win by a driver who cannot advance to the next round, the following drivers could clinch by being ahead of the 11th winless driver in the standings.
The same point requirements listed below would hold true if a new win comes from among Kyle Larson, Bubba Wallace, Ryan Blaney, William Byron, Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell, Chase Elliott, Joey Logano, Ross Chastain or Austin Cindric.
-- Kyle Larson: Would clinch regardless of finish.
-- Bubba Wallace: Would clinch with 7 points.
-- Ryan Blaney: Would clinch with 15 points.
-- William Byron: Would clinch with 18 points.
-- Tyler Reddick: Would clinch with 19 points.
-- Christopher Bell: Would clinch with 25 points.
-- Chase Elliott: Would clinch with 29 points.
-- Joey Logano: Would clinch with 36 points.
-- Ross Chastain: Would clinch with 38 points.
-- Austin Cindric: Would clinch with 46 points.
-- Austin Dillon, Shane van Gisbergen, Alex Bowman and Josh Berry: All could only clinch with help.
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If there is a new winner from Austin Dillon or another winless driver lower in the standings but still eligible to advance to the next round, the following drivers could clinch by being ahead of the 10th winless driver in the standings.
-- Kyle Larson: Would clinch with 8 points.
-- Bubba Wallace: Would clinch with 18 points.
-- Ryan Blaney: Would clinch with 26 points.
-- William Byron: Would clinch with 29 points.
-- Tyler Reddick: Would clinch with 31 points.
-- Christopher Bell: Would clinch with 36 points.
-- Chase Elliott: Would clinch with 40 points.
-- Joey Logano: Would clinch with 47 points.
-- Ross Chastain: Would clinch with 49 points.
-- Austin Cindric, Austin Dillon, Shane van Gisbergen, Alex Bowman and Josh Berry: All could only clinch with help.