Bubba Wallace’s impressive win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway has officially secured his place in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, bringing more clarity to the playoff outlook with only four regular-season races remaining. Here’s a complete breakdown of the updated NASCAR playoff standings following this weekend’s Brickyard 400.
🏁 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Picture: Top 16 Contenders
(Winning a race typically guarantees a playoff spot—unless more than 16 drivers secure victories.)
Denny Hamlin – 4 Wins*
Kyle Larson – 3 Wins*
Christopher Bell – 3 Wins*
Shane van Gisbergen – 3 Wins*
Chase Elliott – 1 Win
William Byron – 1 Win
Ryan Blaney – 1 Win
Chase Briscoe – 1 Win
Bubba Wallace – 1 Win
Joey Logano – 1 Win
Ross Chastain – 1 Win
Austin Cindric – 1 Win
Josh Berry – 1 Win
Tyler Reddick – +138 points
Alex Bowman – +63 points
Chris Buescher – +42 points
📉 Drivers Just Outside the Cutoff Line
These drivers are currently on the outside looking in and must win or gain points to qualify:
17th and below standings not listed here; check NASCAR’s official site for full details.
