The NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs are shaping up as the intensity rises with only seven races remaining in the 2025 season. After Race 26 at World Wide Technology Raceway, Connor Zilisch has emerged as the clear frontrunner, holding a 59-point lead above the cutoff. Justin Allgaier is firmly in second, 30 points clear, while Sam Mayer sits third with an 11-point buffer.
2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs Update
| POS | NO. | DRIVER | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88 | Connor Zilisch | +59 |
| 2 | 7 | Justin Allgaier | +30 |
| 3 | 41 | Sam Mayer | +11 |
| 4 | 2 | Jesse Love | +8 |
| 5 | 20 | Brandon Jones | +8 |
| 6 | 8 | Sammy Smith | +4 |
| 7 | 48 | Nicholas Sanchez | +1 |
| 8 | 1 | Carson Kvapil | +0 |
Mid-pack contenders Jesse Love and Brandon Jones are tied with eight points above the cutoff, showing consistency and resilience that could prove vital in the coming rounds. Sammy Smith holds a slim four-point advantage, highlighting how quickly fortunes can shift in the playoffs.
The battle for the final spots is equally intense. Nicholas Sanchez leads by just a single point, and Carson Kvapil sits right on the cutoff line, meaning any misstep could end their championship hopes. With three rounds left before the season-ending championship race, every lap, pit stop, and strategy call carries heightened importance.
| POS | NO. | DRIVER | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 54 | Taylor Gray | +0 |
| 10 | 00 | Sheldon Creed | -2 |
| 11 | 25 | Harrison Burton | -3 |
| 12 | 27 | Jeb Burton | -5 |
Drivers above the cutoff will aim to protect their positions, while those on the bubble must seize every opportunity to climb the standings. As the playoffs progress, fans can expect close racing, high stakes, and dramatic twists on the road to crowning the 2025 Xfinity Series champion.
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