NASCAR Playoff Picture: Who is in, who will emerge from bubble chaos at Darlington

With one race remaining to set the Cup playoff field, some drivers are locked in while others face an uphill battle. Here's where things stand.

Can the NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture get any more sideways after Harrison Burton's improbable victory Saturday night at Daytona? The Cup Series playoffs consist of 16 drivers — the regular-season champion and then the next 15 drivers ranked by wins with ties broken by points.All three drivers who have a shot at the regular-season title are among the 13 drivers who have a win this year that have locked them in the playoffs.

If Dillon loses the appeal and there is no new winner, Gibbs guarantees himself a spot with a finish of 20th or better at Darlington . Gibbs likely is good unless he gets in a wreck or has a mechanical issue at Darlington. He was second at Darlington in May. 'Just have a good run,' Gibbs said. 'We finished second there in the spring. 'I think we have the speed to go win it, so I think it would be cool to get my first win at the Southern 500. That would be awesome.

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