The NASCAR playoff schedule this weekend took us to Las Vegas Motor Speedway, delivering the first of three races in the Round of 8 for the Cup Series. It was an eventful Sunday evening for Cup drivers, with Ryan Blaney and William Byron crashing out, leading to significant shakeup in the NASCAR playoff picture after Las Vegas.
Let’s dive into the NASCAR playoff standings after today’s race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Related: NASCAR Results Today from Las Vegas
NASCAR Playoff Standings after Today: Round of 8
Here are the latest NASCAR playoff standings in the Cup Series with two races remaining before the Championship 4 at Phoenix Raceway.
| Position | Driver | Above/Below Cutline |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny Hamlin | CLINCHED |
| 2 | Kyle Larson | +35 |
| 3 | Christopher Bell | +20 |
| 4 | Chase Briscoe | +15 |
| 5 – CUTLINE | William Byron | -15 |
| 6 | Joey Logano | -23 |
| 7 | Chase Elliott | -24 |
| 8 | Ryan Blaney | -31 |
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