he NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs are heating up as 12 eligible drivers battle through the final seven races of the season. The playoffs consist of three elimination rounds, with four drivers cut after each of the first two rounds. The top four drivers will ultimately compete for the championship in the season-ending finale, where the highest finisher among them claims the title.
Top Contenders Above the Cut
Connor Zilisch leads the playoff field in the No. 88 Chevrolet, holding a strong +85 points advantage. Justin Allgaier in the No. 7 Chevrolet sits in second, while Sam Mayer’s No. 41 Ford maintains momentum with +35 points. Carson Kvapil, Harrison Burton, Brandon Jones, Sheldon Creed, and Taylor Gray complete the top eight, all aiming to secure wins and playoff points to advance through the rounds.
Top 8 Above Cutoff
| Position | Car Number | Driver | Manufacturer | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88 | Connor Zilisch | Chevrolet | +85 |
| 2 | 7 | Justin Allgaier | Chevrolet | +53 |
| 3 | 41 | Sam Mayer | Ford | +35 |
| 4 | 1 | Carson Kvapil | Chevrolet | +16 |
| 5 | 25 | Harrison Burton | Ford | +9 |
| 6 | 20 | Brandon Jones | Toyota | +8 |
| 7 | 00 | Sheldon Creed | Ford | +7 |
| 8 | 54 | Taylor Gray | Toyota | +3 |
Drivers Below the Cut
Nicholas Sanchez, Jesse Love, Austin Hill, and Sammy Smith currently sit below the cutoff line following the Charlotte Roval. Each faces an uphill battle to rebound in upcoming races, needing strong finishes to stay in championship contention.
Eliminated after Charlotte Roval
| Position | Car Number | Driver | Manufacturer | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 48 | Nicholas Sanchez | Chevrolet | -3 |
| 10 | 2 | Jesse Love | Chevrolet | -3 |
| 11 | 21 | Austin Hill | Chevrolet | -16 |
| 12 | 8 | Sammy Smith | Chevrolet | -24 |
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