PLAYOFFS 12: WHO’S HOT POST-DEGA

Hot: Brad Keselowski. Keselowski’s second-place finish at Talladega bumped him up from four points above the elimination line after Las Vegas to fourth in the playoff standings, 20 points ahead.

Hot: Joey Logano. Like his Team Penske teammate Keselowski, Logano also moved up massively in the playoff standings. Logano finished third at Talladega, which

bumped him up to third in the rankings heading into the Charlotte Roval, 21 points above the elimination line. The No. 22 driver entered Talladega just six points ahead.