The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Richmond this weekend as the race for the playoffs heats up. Five of the 16 playoff spots can still be clinched with five races remaining in the regular season, so literally everyone is still racing for the postseason after 21 races.
Championship leader Martin Truex Jr. is the favorite for the race win with Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell not far behind.
Despite the Gibbs Toyotas' dominance at Richmond, Hendrick Motorsports' Kyle Larson and Josh Berry Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Cook Out 400:
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