The playoff picture in the NASCAR Xfinity Series is anything but clear.
AJ Allmendinger won Saturday’s Ambetter Health 302 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway after holding of Ryan Sieg following a late-race restart.
Allmendinger’s win automatically qualifies the driver of the No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet for the Championship 4 next month in Phoenix. There are still three spots to fill and two races left to do so.
Justin Allgaier had a solid points day while Sammy Smith had power issues and needs a win to advance.
Here’s the full playoff picture after Saturday’s race in Las Vegas:
SATURDAY’S RESULTS: Who won NASCAR Xfinity race at Las Vegas? Winner is AJ Allmendinger, plus full results
NASCAR Xfinity playoff picture: Who is in, out heading to Homestead
Top 4 advance to next round; 2 races remain in Round of 8
1. AJ Allmendinger — Advanced
2. Justin Allgaier — +32 ahead of 5th
3. Cole Custer — +26
4. Chandler Smith — +8
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5. Austin Hill — -8
6. Jesse Love — -13
7. Sam Mayer — -23
8. Sammy Smith — -53
NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs schedule
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Oct. 26: Untitled race at Homestead-Miami Speedway (2 p.m., CW Network) Round of 8
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Nov. 2: Untitled race at Martinsville Speedway (2 p.m., CW Network) Round of 8
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Nov. 9: NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship race, Phoenix Raceway (5 p.m., CW Network)
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