The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs are entering the final stretch, with the battle for the championship intensifying after Race 30 at New Hampshire. The top eight drivers have secured their positions above the cutoff line, while four remain on the bubble, facing elimination in the upcoming rounds.
Ford’s Ryan Blaney leads the playoff field, maintaining consistency through the season’s 30 races. Chevrolet’s William Byron and Kyle Larson are close behind, boasting impressive point gains of +47 and +41, respectively. Toyota’s Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin also hold strong, each solidifying their playoff positions with points advantages of +29 and +27. Completing the top eight are Ford’s Joey Logano (+24), Chevrolet’s Chase Elliott (+14), and Toyota’s Chase Briscoe (+12).
Top 8 Drivers Above Cutoff
| POS | NO. | DRIVER | MFR | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Ryan Blaney | Ford | — |
| 2 | 24 | William Byron | Chevrolet | +47 |
| 3 | 5 | Kyle Larson | Chevrolet | +41 |
| 4 | 20 | Christopher Bell | Toyota | +29 |
| 5 | 11 | Denny Hamlin | Toyota | +27 |
| 6 | 22 | Joey Logano | Ford | +24 |
| 7 | 9 | Chase Elliott | Chevrolet | +14 |
| 8 | 19 | Chase Briscoe | Toyota | +12 |
Just outside the safety zone, Ross Chastain (-12), Austin Cindric (-19), Tyler Reddick (-23), and Bubba Wallace (-27) face elimination if they cannot gain ground in the next races. With only six races left in the season, every lap, pit stop, and strategy call is crucial. Fans can expect intense on-track action as the remaining drivers fight to advance, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown in the season-ending championship race.
Drivers Below Cutoff (Elimination Zone)
| POS | NO. | DRIVER | MFR | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | Ross Chastain | Chevrolet | -12 |
| 10 | 2 | Austin Cindric | Ford | -19 |
| 11 | 45 | Tyler Reddick | Toyota | -23 |
| 12 | 23 | Bubba Wallace | Toyota | -27 |
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