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The official 2025 NASCAR Cup playoff grid after points reset

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An intense race at Daytona decided the final two spots in the NASCAR Cup playoff grid, but the points situation was settled by end of Stage 1, with Tyler Reddick locking himself in after Alex Bowman wrecked out of the race. Reddick also crashed, but he was able to continue on with his wounded No. 45 car.

Bowman had to sweat for the rest of the race as the 20 drivers facing a must-win tried to position themselves for a dramatic victory in the regular season finale.

There were several of those cars in a perfect spot to do just that, but in the end, Ryan Blaney prevailed in a stunning four-wide photo finish, surrounding by five drivers facing a must-win. Daniel Suarez was second, Justin Haly 3rd, Cole Custer fourth, and Erik Jones fifth — none of which had won yet this year. As a result of Blaney's triumph, Bowman secured the 16th and final playoff spot.

The playoffs get underway at Darlington, where Denny Hamlin earned pole position. 

2025 NASCAR Cup playoff grid after reset

Pos. Driver Team Wins Points 
1 Kyle Larson Hendrick Motorsports 3 2032
2 William Byron Hendrick Motorsports 2 2032
3 Denny Hamlin Joe Gibbs Racing 4 2029
4 Ryan Blaney Team Penske 2 2026
5 Christopher Bell Joe Gibbs Racing 3 2023
6 Shane van Gisbergen Trackhouse Racing 4 2022
7 Chase Elliott Hendrick Motorsports 1 2013
8 Chase Briscoe  Joe Gibbs Racing 1 2010
9 Bubba Wallace 23XI Racing 1 2008
10 Austin Cindric Team Penske  1 2008
11 Ross Chastain Trackhouse Racing 1 2007
12 Joey Logano Team Penske 1 2007
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13 Josh Berry Wood Brothers 1 2006
14 Tyler Reddick  23XI Racing 0 2006
15 Austin Dillon Richard Childress Racing 1 2005
16 Alex Bowman Hendrick Motorsports 0 2002

Photos from Daytona – Race

Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

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General view

General view

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William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

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Jeff Gordon, Rick Hendrick, William Byron, Jeff Andrews, Hendrick Motorsports

Jeff Gordon, Rick Hendrick, William Byron, Jeff Andrews, Hendrick Motorsports

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William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

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Brad Keselowski, Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford, Chris Buescher, Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford

Brad Keselowski, Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford, Chris Buescher, Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford

Chris Graythen – Getty Images

Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford

Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford

James Gilbert / Getty Images

Alex Bowman, Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

Alex Bowman, Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

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Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford

Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford

Sean Gardner / Getty Images

General view

General view

Jonathan Bachman – Getty Images

Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Chris Graythen – Getty Images

Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford

Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford

Jonathan Bachman – Getty Images

Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing Toyota, Michael McDowell, Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing Toyota, Michael McDowell, Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

Sean Gardner / Getty Images

Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford

Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford

Sean Gardner / Getty Images

Todd Gilliland, Front Row Motorsports Ford, Tyler Reddick, 23XI Racing Toyota

Todd Gilliland, Front Row Motorsports Ford, Tyler Reddick, 23XI Racing Toyota

Sean Gardner / Getty Images

Todd Gilliland, Front Row Motorsports Ford, Tyler Reddick, 23XI Racing Toyota

Todd Gilliland, Front Row Motorsports Ford, Tyler Reddick, 23XI Racing Toyota

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Todd Gilliland, Front Row Motorsports Ford, Tyler Reddick, 23XI Racing Toyota

Todd Gilliland, Front Row Motorsports Ford, Tyler Reddick, 23XI Racing Toyota

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Todd Gilliland, Front Row Motorsports Ford, Tyler Reddick, 23XI Racing Toyota

Todd Gilliland, Front Row Motorsports Ford, Tyler Reddick, 23XI Racing Toyota

Sean Gardner / Getty Images

Tyler Reddick, 23XI Racing Toyota

Tyler Reddick, 23XI Racing Toyota

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Noah Gragson, Front Row Motorsports Ford, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet, Riley Herbst, 23XI Racing Toyota

Noah Gragson, Front Row Motorsports Ford, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet, Riley Herbst, 23XI Racing Toyota

Sean Gardner / Getty Images

Noah Gragson, Front Row Motorsports Ford, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet, Riley Herbst, 23XI Racing Toyota

Noah Gragson, Front Row Motorsports Ford, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet, Riley Herbst, 23XI Racing Toyota

Sean Gardner / Getty Images

Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford

Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford

Jonathan Bachman – Getty Images

Noah Gragson, Front Row Motorsports Ford, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet, Riley Herbst, 23XI Racing Toyota

Noah Gragson, Front Row Motorsports Ford, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet, Riley Herbst, 23XI Racing Toyota

Sean Gardner / Getty Images

Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing Toyota, Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing Toyota, Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Sean Gardner / Getty Images

Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing Toyota, Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing Toyota, Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Sean Gardner / Getty Images

Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing Toyota, Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing Toyota, Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Sean Gardner / Getty Images

Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Chris Graythen – Getty Images

Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Chris Graythen – Getty Images

Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing Toyota, Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing Toyota, Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Chris Graythen – Getty Images

Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing Toyota

Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing Toyota

Sean Gardner / Getty Images

Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing Toyota, Austin Cindric, Team Penske Ford

Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing Toyota, Austin Cindric, Team Penske Ford

Sean Gardner / Getty Images

Multi-car wreck

Multi-car wreck

James Gilbert / Getty Images

Multi-car wreck

Multi-car wreck

James Gilbert / Getty Images

General view

General view

James Gilbert / Getty Images

Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing Toyota

Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing Toyota

Malcolm Hope – Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing Toyota, Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing Toyota, Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Sean Gardner / Getty Images

Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing Toyota, Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing Toyota, Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Chris Graythen – Getty Images

Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Chris Graythen – Getty Images

Multi-car wreck

Multi-car wreck

Chris Graythen – Getty Images

Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford

Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford

Sean Gardner / Getty Images

Joey Logano spins from the lead, Team Penske Ford

Joey Logano spins from the lead, Team Penske Ford

Sean Gardner / Getty Images

Cole Custer, Haas Factory Team Ford, Justin Haley, Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

Cole Custer, Haas Factory Team Ford, Justin Haley, Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

Chris Graythen – Getty Images

NASCAR Cup photo finish with Ryan Blaney winning

NASCAR Cup photo finish with Ryan Blaney winning

Chris Graythen – Getty Images

Ryan Preece, RFK Racing Ford; Kyle Larson, Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet; Justin Haley, Spire Motorsports Chevrolet; Chris Buescher, RFK Racing Ford

Ryan Preece, RFK Racing Ford; Kyle Larson, Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet; Justin Haley, Spire Motorsports Chevrolet; Chris Buescher, RFK Racing Ford

Chris Graythen – Getty Images

Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

Shane van Gisbergen, Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

Chris Graythen – Getty Images

Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford

Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford

James Gilbert / Getty Images

Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford

Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford

Chris Graythen – Getty Images

Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford

Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford

Sean Gardner / Getty Images

Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford

Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford

Chris Graythen – Getty Images

Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford

Ryan Blaney, Team Penske Ford

James Gilbert / Getty Images

 

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