This year’s NASCAR Cup Series playoffs roster is set with 16 total drivers ready to go this coming week. The first race takes place at Chicagoland Speedway this week to get it all started.
Of the 16 drivers who will be participating, three of them have not won a race in 2017. They are Matt Kenseth, Jamie McMurray and Chase Elliot.
Going into the NASCAR Cup Series playoff, Martin Truex Jr. has to be the favorite and will have 10 races to keep his lead on the rest of the pack. Take a look below to see the 16 drivers…
1. Martin Truex Jr. – 2,053 points
2. Kyle Larson – 2,033 points
3. Kyle Busch – 2,029 Points
4. Brad Keselowski – 2,019 points
5. Jimmie Johnson – 2,017 points
6. Kevin Harvick – 2,015 points
7. Denny Hamlin – 2,013 points
8. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. – 2,010 points
9. Ryan Blaney – 2,008 points
10. Chase Elliot – 2,006 points
11. Ryan Newman – 2,005 points
12. Kurt Busch – 2,005 points
13. Kasey Kahne – 2,005 points
14. Austin Dillon – 2,005 points
15. Matt Kenseth – 2,005 points
16. Jamie McMurray – 2,003 points
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