- Standings can flip quickly — Tyler Reddick blew a 100‑point lead and Joey Logano joked that maybe “we’re not as smart as we think.”
- Wins (plus stage sweeps and the fastest lap) can create 60–70 point swings, so getting a victory in the final races is basically essential.
- Several drivers are still mathematically alive, but the realistic field is small — Denny Hamlin is a name to watch — and Kasey Kahne is returning full‑time in 2027, a fun storyline for fans.
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