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MADISON, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 06: William Sawalich, driver of the #18 Soundgear Toyota, and Austin Hill, driver of the #21 Bennett Transportation Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Nu Way 200 Sauced by Blues Hog at WWT Raceway on September 06, 2025 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Chris Graythen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
The playoffs<\/a> in the NASCAR Xfinity Series are in full swing, and the recent race held at Kansas Speedway<\/a> on September 27 changed everything.<\/p>\n The fight between the other drivers was made harder by Brandon Jones\u2019<\/a> great win, which took him to the next round.<\/p>\n Connor Zilisch<\/a> was the second to do so and cemented his spot in the record books. The rookie extended his streak to 16 consecutive top 5 finishes, shattering a 41-year record set by Sam Ard, who had 15. It is a significant achievement for such a young driver, and he has been consistently competitive throughout the season.<\/p>\n Zilisch does not only have a run based on the numbers; it has disturbed predictions. His consistency and ability to remain in the front line week after week were the new standard of what young drivers are capable of doing in NASCAR. He demonstrated that he is among the most promising, the most adventurous talents of the NASCAR Xfinity Series.<\/p>\n The difficult Charlotte Roval is next on October 4; thus, it is a close call, and each point will be required.<\/p>\n 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Playoffs Standings After Kansas<\/p>\n 2025 NASCAR Xfinity playoffs standings display the proximity between the drivers, and a pack of guys is going tooth and nail to secure their opportunities to be champions via NASCAR.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Brandon Jones Advanced with a Win of 1 \u2013 0<\/p>\n Connor Zilisch +105 \u2013 0 \u2013 1<\/p>\n Justin Allgaier \u2013+68 \u2013 0 \u2013 3<\/p>\n Sam Mayer \u2013 +43 \u2013 0 \u2013 0<\/p>\n Taylor Gray \u2013 +16 \u2013 0 \u2013 0<\/p>\n Sheldon Creed \u2013 +12 \u2013 0 \u2013 0<\/p>\n Carson Kvapil \u2013 +9 \u2013 0 \u2013 0<\/p>\n Jesse Love \u2013 +5 \u2013 0 \u2013 0<\/p>\n CUTOFF LINE<\/p>\n Nick Sanchez \u2013 -5 \u2013 0 \u2013 0<\/p>\n Austin Hill \u2013 -7 \u2013 0 \u2013 0<\/p>\n Harrison Burton \u2013 -8 \u2013 0 \u2013 0<\/p>\n Sammy Smith -14 \u2013 0 \u2013 0<\/p>\n Brandon Jones is locked into the Round of 8, but from Jesse Love at +5 to Sammy Smith at -14, the margin is razor-thin.<\/p>\n NASCAR Xfinity Series Kansas Speedway Race Highlights<\/p>\n Brandon Jones won the close finish shootout in the latter lap to fend off the strong charges by Connor Zilisch<\/a> and Austin Hill<\/a>. Here are the top finishers from Kansas Speedway:<\/p>\n Brandon Jones<\/p>\n Connor Zilisch<\/p>\n Austin Hill<\/p>\n Sammy Smith<\/p>\n Sheldon Creed<\/p>\n Taylor Gray<\/p>\n Jesse Love<\/p>\n Nick Sanchez<\/p>\n Brenden Queen<\/p>\n Dean Thompson<\/p>\n William Sawalich<\/p>\n Daniel Dye<\/p>\n Justin Allgaier<\/p>\n Christian Eckes<\/p>\n Carson Kvapil<\/p>\n Sam Mayer<\/p>\n Kyle Sieg<\/p>\n Rajah Caruth<\/p>\n Ryan Sieg<\/p>\n Harrison Burton<\/p>\n Leland Honeyman<\/p>\n Patrick Staropoli<\/p>\n Matt DiBenedetto<\/p>\n Josh Williams<\/p>\n Anthony Alfredo<\/p>\n Ryan Ellis<\/p>\n Parker Retzlaff<\/p>\n Brennan Poole<\/p>\n Austin Green<\/p>\n Jeb Burton<\/p>\n Mason Massey<\/p>\n Jeremy Clements<\/p>\n Joey Gase<\/p>\n Garrett Smithley<\/p>\n Kole Raz<\/p>\n Blaine Perkins<\/p>\n Justin Bonsignore<\/p>\n Nick Leitz<\/p>\n Jones\u2019 control over the race\u2019s long green-flag runs showed his skill and composure, critical for playoff success.<\/p>\n What\u2019s Next at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval<\/p>\n The NASCAR<\/a> Xfinity Series will be a big deal in the upcoming race at the Charlotte Roval on October 4th<\/a>. That will be the elimination point of the Round of 12, where four drivers will be eliminated.<\/p>\n It is a wild one and a guessing game because the Roval is a combination of road-course and an oval race. Drivers are required to take narrow corners, sharp chicanes, and tricky parts, as well as playoff pressure.<\/p>\n Nick Sanchez, Austin Hill, and Harrison Burton are all within striking distance. While Sammy Smith likely faces a must-win scenario. The Roval is known for chaos. Fans can expect drama as the field battles for a spot in the Round of 8.<\/p>\n The 2025 NASCAR<\/a> Xfinity Series Playoff Standings After Kansas remain wide open. And Charlotte is set to play a defining role in shaping the championship contenders.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tDogli Wilberforce<\/a> is a sports writer who covers NASCAR, Formula 1 and IndyCar Series for Heavy Sports. With bylines at Total Apex Sports and Last Word on Sports, Wilberforce has built a reputation for delivering timely, engaging coverage that blends sharp analysis with accessible storytelling. Wilberforce has covered everything from major football transfers to fight-night drama, bringing readers the insight and context behind the headlines. 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