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Alex Bowman fights to retain final NASCAR Cup playoff spot with 9 races left

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
June 23, 2025
in Motorsports, NASCAR
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Alex Bowman fights to retain final NASCAR Cup playoff spot with 9 races left

Jun 22, 2025; Long Pond, Pennsylvania, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman (48) races during The Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

In a thrilling turn of events at Pocono Raceway, Alex Bowman is now clinging to the final playoff spot in the NASCAR Cup series with only nine races left in the regular season. After securing an 11th-place finish on Sunday, Bowman finds himself in a precarious position just above the cutline, with his closest competitors breathing down his neck.

The intense competition saw Chris Buescher making a bold move to overtake Bowman in the standings after finishing fourth and scoring an impressive 48 points, leaving Bowman with only 27 points from the race. Bubba Wallace also faced a setback, finishing 36th and earning a mere one point following an unfortunate accident.

As the tension continues to build, Bowman currently maintains a 20-point lead over Ryan Preece for the coveted final playoff spot leading up to the upcoming race at EchoPark Speedway. Meanwhile, Buescher solidified his position with a 38-point advantage over Preece, while Wallace sits comfortably 29 points ahead of Preece.

With the playoff field set to be determined after the race at Daytona International Speedway on August 23, every remaining race becomes crucial for drivers on the edge. The recent victory by Chase Briscoe at Pocono added yet another winner to the roster, bringing the total to 11 different winners this season and leaving only five playoff spots available via points.

The high stakes and fierce competition in the NASCAR Cup series are keeping fans on the edge of their seats as the battle for playoff positions intensifies with each race. Stay tuned as the drama unfolds on the racetrack, with drivers pushing themselves to the limit in pursuit of championship glory.

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