Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott, Christopher Bell and Todd Gilliland advanced to the NASCAR in-season challenge tournament following the Quaker State 400 Cup Series race on July 13 at EchoPark Speedway.
Elliott and Gilliland will battle next week at North Wilkesboro for one finalist spot, while Bell and Blaney will do the same for the other finalist spot.
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Among those left are two top-four seeds, a 10-seed and the 25-seed in Gilliland.
Blaney claimed the race win at Atlanta, his second of the season.
Here’s the NASCAR in-season tournament challenge results for the quarterfinals:
RACE RECAP: NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta: Live updates, highlights, leaderboard for the Quaker State 400
NASCAR in-season tournament results at Atlanta
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25-seed Todd Gilliland (19th) over 32-seed Alex Bowman (22nd)
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4-seed Chase Elliott (13th) over 12-seed Chase Briscoe (36th)
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3-seed Ryan Blaney (1st) over 11-seed William Byron (16th)
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10-seed Christopher Bell (2nd) over 2-seed Denny Hamlin (12th)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best photos: Ryan Blaney on poll at Quaker State 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 12: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 BODYARMOR FLASH I.V. Ford, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best photos: Ryan Blaney on poll at Quaker State 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 12: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 BODYARMOR FLASH I.V. Ford, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best photos: Ryan Blaney on poll at Quaker State 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 12: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 BODYARMOR FLASH I.V. Ford, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best photos: Ryan Blaney on poll at Quaker State 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 12: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 Clemco Chevrolet, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best photos: Ryan Blaney on poll at Quaker State 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 12: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Red Bull Chevrolet, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best photos: Ryan Blaney on poll at Quaker State 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 12: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Campers Inn RV Chevrolet, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best photos: Ryan Blaney on poll at Quaker State 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 12: Riley Herbst, driver of the #35 Monster Energy Toyota, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best photos: Ryan Blaney on poll at Quaker State 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 12: Josh Berry, driver of the #21 eero Ford, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best photos: Ryan Blaney on poll at Quaker State 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 12: Riley Herbst, driver of the #35 Monster Energy Toyota, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best photos: Ryan Blaney on poll at Quaker State 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 12: Austin Hill, driver of the #33 BANK OZK Chevrolet, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best photos: Ryan Blaney on poll at Quaker State 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 12: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Zeigler Auto Group Chevrolet, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best photos: Ryan Blaney on poll at Quaker State 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 12: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 BuildSubmarines.com Ford, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best photos: Ryan Blaney on poll at Quaker State 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 12: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best photos: Ryan Blaney on poll at Quaker State 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 12: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #7 Freeway Insurance Chevrolet, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best photos: Ryan Blaney on poll at Quaker State 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 12: William Byron, driver of the #24 HP Chevrolet, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best photos: Ryan Blaney on poll at Quaker State 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 12: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts / CHOA Chevrolet, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best photos: Ryan Blaney on poll at Quaker State 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 12: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 Clemco Chevrolet, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best photos: Ryan Blaney on poll at Quaker State 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 12: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best photos: Ryan Blaney on poll at Quaker State 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 12: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Freebird Spring Water Toyota, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best photos: Ryan Blaney on poll at Quaker State 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 12: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best photos: Ryan Blaney on poll at Quaker State 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 12: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts / CHOA Chevrolet, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best photos: Ryan Blaney on poll at Quaker State 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 12: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 SuperFile Chevrolet, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best photos: Ryan Blaney on poll at Quaker State 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 12: Crew chief Cliff Daniels (L) and Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, talk on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best photos: Ryan Blaney on poll at Quaker State 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 12: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford, laughs on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best photos: Ryan Blaney on poll at Quaker State 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 12: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 BODYARMOR FLASH I.V. Ford, and Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford, lead the field on a pace lap prior to he NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best photos: Ryan Blaney on poll at Quaker State 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 12: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford, leads the field on a pace lap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Atlanta race best photos: Ryan Blaney on poll at Quaker State 400
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – JULY 12: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 BODYARMOR FLASH I.V. Ford, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
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NASCAR in-season tournament matchups next week
Semifinals on July 19 at North Wilkesboro Speedway
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25-seed Todd Gilliland vs. 4-seed Chase Elliott
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3-seed Ryan Blaney vs. 10-seed Christopher Bell
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