Ten races remain in the NASCAR Cup Series regular season, and the window for drivers to secure a spot in the postseason Chase is closing.
As the schedule winds down, analysts and fans are already separating the hopefuls from the eliminated. A handful of competitors still have a realistic shot at making the cut, while several others have already fallen out of contention.
The next few events will decide the final lineup, giving the remaining hopefuls a chance to climb the standings and leaving the already‑out drivers to watch from the sidelines.
