Summary
The NASCAR Cup Series playoff standings saw significant changes after the race at Kansas Speedway, where Chase Elliott's late win advanced him to the next playoff round. Denny Hamlin finished second and is fourth in the standings, while Bubba Wallace finished below the playoff cutoff. The current standings place Ryan Blaney in first, followed by Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson.
Key Facts
- Chase Elliott won the Kansas Speedway race, helping him move to the next playoff round.
- Denny Hamlin finished second and is ranked fourth in the standings.
- Bubba Wallace finished below the playoff cutline due to his fifth-place finish.
- Ryan Blaney leads the standings, with Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson following.
- William Byron, Chase Briscoe, and Joey Logano round out the top eight.
- A clash between Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace on the final lap helped Elliott win.
- Denny Hamlin led 159 laps but faced issues during a late pit stop and had power steering problems.
- The playoff cutline is currently below Joey Logano, affecting drivers like Ross Chastain and Bubba Wallace.
