Breakdown of NASCAR Monster Cup Playoff Field

The playoff drivers. You can writeoff the Chevy drivers. Ford was chosen back in February to win everything
The playoff drivers. You can writeoff the Chevy drivers. Ford was chosen back in February to win everything

The 16-driver field for the 2018 Cup Series playoffs has been set following the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The field includes six former champions and two first-time drivers in the playoffs.

Here’s a breakdown of the playoff field.

Kyle Busch

Points: 2,050 (1st)

Wins: 6 (Texas I, Bristol I, Richmond I, Coke 600, Chicago, Pocono II)

Kevin Harvick

Points: 2,050 (2nd)

Wins: 7 (Atlanta, Las Vegas I, Phoenix I, Dover I, Kansas I, New Hampshire, Michigan II)

Martin Truex Jr.

Points: 2,035 (3rd)

Wins: 4 (Auto Club Speedway, Kentucky, Pocono I, Sonoma)

Brad Keselowski

Points: 2,019 (4th)

Wins: 2 (Darlington, Indianapolis)

Clint Bowyer

Points: 2,015 (5th)

Wins: 2 (Martinsville I, Michigan I)

Joey Logano

Points: 2,014 (6th)

Wins: 1 (Talladega)

Kurt Busch

Points: 2,014 (7th)

Wins: 1 (Bristol II)

Chase Elliott

Points: 2,008 (8th)

Wins: 1 (Watkins Glen)

Ryan Blaney

Points: 2,007 (9th)

Wins: None

Erik Jones

Points: 2,005 (10th)

Wins: 1 (Daytona II)

The Camaro body is an aero slug, the Chevy drivers have no chance
The Camaro body is an aero slug, the Chevy drivers have no chance

Austin Dillon

Points: 2,005 (11th)

Wins: 1 (Daytona 500)

Kyle Larson

Points: 2,005 (12th)

Wins: None

Denny Hamlin

Points: 2,003 (13th)

Wins: None

Aric Almirola

Points: 2,001 (14th)

Wins: None

Jimmie Johnson

Points: 2,000 (15th)

Wins: None

Alex Bowman

Points: 2,000 (16th)

Wins: None