Playoff clinch scenarios for Richmond Raceway
By Staff Report NASCAR.com September 6, 2017 at 10:17 am
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series
Full standings
Already clinched: Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Larson, Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski, Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ryan Blaney, Kurt Busch, Ryan Newman, Kasey Kahne, Austin Dillon.
Richmond scenarios: The only way a driver can clinch a playoff spot is with a win and a top 30 spot locked up. Drivers from David Ragan (29th in points) and higher have already locked up a top 30 spot and would automatically clinch a spot with a win.
Clinching for Next Race (sorted by Wins, then Points) at Richmond:
Possible to Clinch:
Chase Elliott (0 Wins, 737 Points, +463 Points Ahead of 31st) – Would clinch on points with 53 Points and a new winner. If there is a repeat winner, they would clinch on points, regardless of finish. With a win, they would clinch a Playoff spot on wins.
Matt Kenseth (0 Wins, 735 Points, +461 Points Ahead of 31st) – If there is a repeat winner, they would clinch on points, regardless of finish. With a win, they would clinch a Playoff spot on wins. Could clinch on points with a new winner and help.
Jamie McMurray (0 Wins, 734 Points, +460 Points Ahead of 31st) – If there is a repeat winner, they would clinch on points, regardless of finish. With a win, they would clinch a Playoff spot on wins. Could clinch on points with a new winner and help.
Clint Bowyer (0 Wins, 643 Points, +369 Points Ahead of 31st) – With a win, they would clinch a Playoff spot on wins.
Erik Jones (0 Wins, 611 Points, +337 Points Ahead of 31st) – With a win, they would clinch a Playoff spot on wins.
Joey Logano (1 Win (encumbered), 605 Points, +331 Points Ahead of 31st) – With a win, they would clinch a Playoff spot on wins.
Daniel Suarez (0 Wins, 538 Points, +264 Points Ahead of 31st) – With a win, they would clinch a Playoff spot on wins.
Trevor Bayne (0 Wins, 472 Points, +198 Points Ahead of 31st) – With a win, they would clinch a Playoff spot on wins.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. (0 Wins, 431 Points, +157 Points Ahead of 31st) – With a win, they would clinch a Playoff spot on wins.
Paul Menard (0 Wins, 429 Points, +155 Points Ahead of 31st) – With a win, they would clinch a Playoff spot on wins.
Ty Dillon (0 Wins, 419 Points, +145 Points Ahead of 31st) – With a win, they would clinch a Playoff spot on wins.
Chris Buescher (0 Wins, 407 Points, +133 Points Ahead of 31st) – With a win, they would clinch a Playoff spot on wins.
Michael McDowell (0 Wins, 396 Points, +122 Points Ahead of 31st) – Has already Clinched a Top 30 spot. With a win, they would clinch a Playoff spot on wins.
AJ Allmendinger (0 Wins, 384 Points, +110 Points Ahead of 31st) – With a win, they would clinch a Playoff spot on wins.
Danica Patrick (0 Wins, 363 Points, +89 Points Ahead of 31st) – With a win, they would clinch a Playoff spot on wins.
David Ragan (0 Wins, 315 Points, +41 Points Ahead of 31st) – With a win, they would clinch a Playoff spot on wins.
Aric Almirola (0 Wins, 285 Points, +11 Points Ahead of 31st) – Could Clinch a Top 30 spot on their own with 44 Points. With a win, they would clinch a Playoff spot on wins, assuming they have clinched a Top 30 spot.
Matt DiBenedetto (0 Wins, 274 Points, 11 Points Behind of 30th) – Could Clinch a Top 30 spot with help. With a win, they could clinch a Playoff spot on wins if they get help with clinching a Top 30 spot.
Landon Cassill (0 Wins, 257 Points, 28 Points Behind of 30th) – Could Clinch a Top 30 spot with help. With a win, they could clinch a Playoff spot on wins if they get help with clinching a Top 30 spot.
Cole Whitt (0 Wins, 255 Points, 30 Points Behind of 30th) – Could Clinch a Top 30 spot with help. With a win, they could clinch a Playoff spot on wins if they get help with clinching a Top 30 spot.
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