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William Byron is at -36 points and followed by Joey Logano (-38), Ryan Blaney (-47) and Chase Elliot (-62). Barring a disastrous day for Bell or Larson, all will be looking for a Martinsville win to get into the finale.
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The playoffs, which are in the second of three races in the Round of 8 , head to the NASCAR Talladega race on Oct. 19 (1 p.m., NBC). The final race in the Round of 8, when the field will be cut to four drivers, is Oct. 26 at Martinsville with the championship set for Phoenix on Nov. 2.
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For the first time since 2021, Denny Hamlin will go to the NASCAR Cup Series season finale at Phoenix Raceway with the ability to win his first Cup Series title.