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Clinching scenarios for the Cup Series at the Charlotte Roval

Clinching scenarios for the Cup Series at the Charlotte Roval

The Bank of America ROVAL 400 on Sunday (2 p.m. ET on NBC, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) is the last chance for the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff contenders to secure their spot in the Round of 8. After races at Kansas Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway, only one driver has locked himself into the Round of 8 — William Byron (clinched on points) — heading into this weekend, leaving 11 playoff contenders vying for just seven positions.

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Already Clinched

The following driver has clinched a spot in the eight-driver field of the next round: William Byron.

Can Clinch Via Points

If there is a repeat winner or a win by a driver who cannot advance to the next round, the following drivers could clinch by being ahead of the ninth winless driver in the standings. The same point requirements listed below would hold true if a new win comes from among William Byron, Christopher Bell, Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, Alex Bowman, Ryan Blaney, Tyler Reddick or Chase Elliott.

  • Christopher Bell: Would clinch regardless of finish

  • Kyle Larson: Would clinch with 4 points

  • Denny Hamlin: Would clinch with 26 points

  • Alex Bowman: Would clinch with 30 points

  • Ryan Blaney: Would clinch with 31 points

  • Tyler Reddick: Would clinch with 42 points

  • Chase Elliott: Would clinch with 43 points

  • Joey Logano: Could only clinch with help

  • Daniel Suárez: Could only clinch with help

  • Austin Cindric: Could only clinch with help

  • Chase Briscoe: Could only clinch with help

If there is a new winner from Joey Logano or another winless driver lower in the standings but still eligible to advance to the next round, the following drivers could clinch by being ahead of the eighth winless driver in the standings.

  • Christopher Bell: Would clinch with 11 points

  • Kyle Larson: Would clinch with 16 points

  • Denny Hamlin: Would clinch with 38 points

  • Alex Bowman: Would clinch with 42 points

  • Ryan Blaney: Would clinch with 43 points

  • Tyler Reddick: Would clinch with 54 points

  • Chase Elliott: Would clinch with 55 points

  • Joey Logano: Could only clinch with help

  • Daniel Suárez: Could only clinch with help

  • Austin Cindric: Could only clinch with help

  • Chase Briscoe: Could only clinch with help

Can Clinch Via Win

The following drivers would clinch on their win alone:

  • Christopher Bell, Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, Alex Bowman, Ryan Blaney, Tyler Reddick, Chase Elliott, Joey Logano, Daniel Suaáez, Austin Cindric, Chase Briscoe.