NASCAR Cup Series

Daniel Suarez, Trackhouse Racing Team, NASCAR (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Top 16 driver in points misses Cup playoffs

NASCAR: The non-winner who came closer than Chase Elliott

NASCAR: Chris Buescher not the big winner at Daytona

NASCAR Cup Series driver change confirmed for Darlington

Alex Bowman, Hendrick Motorsports, NASCAR (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: First-time points leader misses playoffs

William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports, NASCAR (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: William Byron loses two additional playoff points

Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports, NASCAR (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Preseason championship favorite misses playoffs

Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports, Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing, NASCAR (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Major relief if a certain driver misses playoffs?

Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing, Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing, Coke Zero Sugar 400, Daytona International Speedway, NASCAR (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 23XI Racing aiming to join a very small group

Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing, Coke Zero Sugar 400, Daytona International Speedway, NASCAR (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Denny Hamlin facing interesting conundrum at Daytona

Coke Zero Sugar 400, Daytona International Speedway, NASCAR (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Daytona race not being broadcast on USA

William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports, Watkins Glen International, NASCAR (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Major penalty could haunt William Byron

Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing, Watkins Glen International, NASCAR (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Major penalty could haunt Denny Hamlin

Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing, FedEx, Jordan 1, Coke Zero Sugar 400, NASCAR (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Where did Denny Hamlin’s custom Jordan 1’s come from?

Daytona International Speedway, Coke Zero Sugar 400, NASCAR (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Daytona qualifying – Full Coke Zero Sugar 400 lineup

Daytona International Speedway, Coke Zero Sugar 400, NASCAR (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 5 drivers most likely to win the regular season finale at Daytona

Daytona International Speedway, Coke Zero Sugar 400, NASCAR (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 5 longshot picks to win the regular season finale at Daytona

Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing, NASCAR - Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

NASCAR: Top 5 threats to Bubba Wallace at Daytona

Austin Cindric, Team Penske, Chris Buescher, RFK Racing, NASCAR (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Struggling manufacturer has a new top team

Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing, NASCAR (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Bet $5 on Bubba Wallace, get $200 instantly

Daytona International Speedway, Coke Zero Sugar 400, NASCAR (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Daytona starting lineup if qualifying is canceled

William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports, Watkins Glen International, NASCAR (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NASCAR: William Byron not the big winner at Watkins Glen

Alex Bowman, Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports, NASCAR - Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

NASCAR: Hendrick Motorsports driver will miss the playoffs

Watkins Glen International, NASCAR (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Road races prove one thing about stage racing

Noah Gragson, Legacy Motor Club, Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing, Daytona Interntaional Speedway, NASCAR - Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

NASCAR driver change confirmed for Daytona race

Watkins Glen, NASCAR (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Significant rule change in effect at Watkins Glen

Watkins Glen International, NASCAR (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Watkins Glen race not being broadcast on NBC

Brad Keselowski, RFK Racing, Kevin Harvick, Stewart-Haas Racing, NASCAR (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

NASCAR playoff picture could hinge on one unexpected battle