- Kyle Larson arrives at Homestead with a 67-point cushion and the tiebreaker — he just needs to avoid a big mistake to be a strong favorite for a third Cup title.
- Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin must win and pile up stage points to survive — Bell’s a real threat (he’s won at Homestead), while Hamlin’s results there have been inconsistent.
- Homestead’s tricky, wall‑hugging layout can bite drivers who overreach, and William Byron’s recent Martinsville win keeps the finale feeling lively.
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