The second race in the Round of 12 is complete, and the NASCAR Cup Series is looking to regroup for next weekend. The Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway provided great entertainment, with Chase Elliott pulling off a dramatic victory after passing Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace.
While Elliott locked a spot in the Round of 8, several playoff drivers, such as Austin Cindric and Joey Logano, suffered issues that hurt their position in the Round of 12 standings. So, what does the NASCAR playoff picture look like heading to the Charlotte ROVAL next weekend?
Below, you can check out the 2025 Cup Series playoff standings after the second race in the Round of 12 at Kansas!
2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoff standings, post-Kansas, Round of 12No. 9 Chase Elliott: ADVANCEDNo. 12 Ryan Blaney: ADVANCEDNo. 5 Kyle Larson: +54No. 11 Denny Hamlin: +48No. 20 Christopher Bell: +44No. 24 William Byron: +40No. 19 Chase Briscoe: +21No. 22 Joey Logano: +13No. 1 Ross Chastain: -13No. 23 Bubba Wallace: -26No. 45 Tyler Reddick: -29No. 2 Austin Cindric: -48