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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 11: Aric Almirola, driver of the #19 Young Life Toyota, Jesse Love, driver of the #2 Whelen Chevrolet, and Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Xfinity SeriesFocused Health 302 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 11, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs are nearly done. October 26, 2025 Martinsville race will determine the winner of a position in the Championship 4. But what are the NASCAR Cup Playoffs Standings?<\/p>\n
Right now, the top drivers are Denny Hamlin<\/a>, Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, and Chase Briscoe. But William Byron, Chase Elliott, Joey Logano, and Ryan Blaney are under the line. They need a win or a lot of points to stay alive.<\/p>\n Denny Hamlin Is Safe and Ready for Phoenix<\/p>\n Denny Hamlin has already made it to the Championship 4. Denny Hamlin won earlier in the round and locked his spot. The Joe Gibbs Racing<\/a> driver in the No. 11 Toyota can now relax a bit.<\/p>\n Denny Hamlin doesn\u2019t have to worry about being knocked out. That means he can race hard at Martinsville without fear. Denny Hamlin has been fast all season, and now he wants to be ready. Denny Hamlin has been close many times. Now, Hamlin wants to finish the job.<\/p>\n Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, and Chase Briscoe are in Good Shape in the NASCAR Cup Playoffs Standings<\/p>\n Kyle Larson is second in points. He\u2019s 35 points above the line in the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevy. Larson has been strong on all kinds of tracks this year. He knows Martinsville well and doesn\u2019t need to win to move on. But he\u2019ll still race for more points and momentum.<\/p>\n Christopher Bell is third. He\u2019s 20 points above the cutline in his No. 20 Toyota. Bell likes short tracks, and Martinsville fits his style. If he stays clean and steady, he should be safe. But one bad race could change everything.<\/p>\n Chase Briscoe, driving the No. 19 Toyota, is fourth, only 15 points above the line. Chase Briscoe\u2019s story is one of grit. He\u2019s been the surprise of the playoffs. But he can\u2019t take it easy. A top-five run might be enough, but a win would make sure he\u2019s in.<\/p>\n William Byron, Chase Elliott, Joey Logano, and Ryan Blaney Must Win<\/p>\n Below the line, it\u2019s a fight. William Byron is only 15 points back. William Byron has been steady all year and could close the gap if he runs well.<\/p>\n Chase Elliott is 23 points behind. He\u2019s good at Martinsville and could make things interesting. But Chase Elliott will need a near-perfect race to pass Briscoe.<\/p>\n Joey Logano, 24 points down, is never out. The Team Penske<\/a> driver has won under pressure before, including at Martinsville in 2018. Joey Logano knows how to race when it counts.<\/p>\n And then there\u2019s Ryan Blaney, the defending champ. He\u2019s 31 points behind. It\u2019s a long shot, but Ryan Blaney won at Martinsville in 2023. If Ryan Blaney pulls that off again, he could shock everyone.<\/p>\n One Race, Four Spots<\/p>\n Martinsville<\/a> is short, tight, and tough. Drivers bump, scrape, and fight for every inch. A win means everything; it\u2019s the only sure way to move on.<\/p>\n Fans can expect drama, crashes, and maybe some payback at Martinsville. When the checkered flag waves, only four drivers will stand. Then it\u2019s off to Phoenix<\/a> for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series title.<\/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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