The final race of the NASCAR regular season is upon us as the drivers gear up for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona. With only two playoff spots left to contend for, the stakes couldn’t be higher for Tyler Reddick and Alex Bowman, who currently hold those coveted positions.

Event Details
When: Saturday, August 23, 7:30 PM ET
Where: Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL
TV: NBC
Stream: Fubo (https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/191277?irad=356362&irmp=416484&sharedid=HTW)

Starting Lineup

Due to adverse weather conditions, qualifying was called off, and the starting positions were assigned based on the NASCAR rulebook, giving Ryan Blaney the pole position.

Playoff Clinching Scenarios

• Tyler Reddick: Can secure a playoff spot with a win or if no new winner emerges. Reddick requires 28 points to clinch if a new winner outside the cut line wins.
• Alex Bowman: Needs to win the race for playoff qualification or will need help advancing in the standings.

NASCAR News:

Chase Elliott remarked that Kyle Busch contacted him to apologize for a recent race incident. “I always knew it was an honest mistake,” he stated.

Humpy Wheeler, a renowned figure in NASCAR, sadly passed away recently, leaving a legacy of contributions to the sport.

Pick to Win

Christopher Bell (+2000): With a stellar record at Daytona, Bell looks set to clinch a win, having consistently finished near the front in previous races. Although he has not yet won an official race on a superspeedway, his track record suggests he might be due for a breakthrough.