Battle for final playoff spots

The 10-race Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoffs begin Sept. 17 at Chicagoland Speedway. Thirteen drivers have qualified for the 16-driver playoff field via wins with three races left in the regular season: Martin Truex Jr.

(4), Kyle Larson (3), Jimmie Johnson (3), Brad Keselowski (2), Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

(2), Kyle Busch (1), Kevin Harvick (1), Denny Hamlin

(1), Ryan Blaney (1), Kurt Busch (1), Ryan Newman

(1), Kasey Kahne (1) and Austin Dillon (1).