The NASCAR Playoffs have shed four drivers, and the Round of 12 is upon us. Of course, the points reset now for those remaining. Alex Bowman, Shane van Gisbergen, Austin Dillon, and Josh Berry were the four drivers eliminated after Bristol.
Things look a little different than they did in the first round of the NASCAR Playoffs. Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe, and Christopher Bell picked up wins, giving them five more points to carry over round to round. It was enough to give Hamlin the points lead and the No. 1 spot in the Round of 12.
6th to 12th is a tight points battle already. Could we see drivers like Chase Elliott and Bubba Wallace falter in the New Hampshire and Kansas races? Even Chase Briscoe, who you can argue has been the best in these NASCAR Playoffs, is not safe.
This is how the drivers are seeded going into New Hampshire. Everyone starts with 3000 points, and then playoff points for the season are added onto those totals. With all the points added up, Denny Hamlin stands above the crowd for now.
NASCAR Playoffs Round of 12 Standings