Chase Elliott and Joey Logano battle to make the finals and have a chance to win their second Cup Series Championships, while Ross Chastain and Ryan Blaney leave it all on the track to prove they’re among the best drivers in the sport.

Chase Elliott and Joey Logano battle to make the finals and have a chance to win their second Cup Series Championships, while Ross Chastain and Ryan Blaney leave it all on the track to prove they’re among the best drivers in the sport.

NASCAR is forced to address new car issues that lead to two drivers’ early playoff exits due to concussions, while tire issues lead to Chase Elliott’s dramatic drop in the standings. Kyle Larson faces his greatest challenge yet trying to win back-to-back titles. Joey Logano’s strategy backfires, and Ryan Blaney seeks his first win.

NASCAR is forced to address new car issues that lead to two drivers’ early playoff exits due to concussions, while tire issues lead to Chase Elliott’s dramatic drop in the standings. Kyle Larson faces his greatest challenge yet trying to win back-to-back titles. Joey Logano’s strategy backfires, and Ryan Blaney seeks his first win.

Daniel Suárez, Ross Chastain and Kyle Busch battle to survive a tough Round 1 of the playoffs.

Daniel Suárez, Ross Chastain and Kyle Busch battle to survive a tough Round 1 of the playoffs.

Ryan Blaney's, Brad Keselowski's and Kurt Busch's seasons hang in the balance as the playoffs approach.

Ryan Blaney's, Brad Keselowski's and Kurt Busch's seasons hang in the balance as the playoffs approach.

Hearts are broken and dreams realized as the NASCAR season heats up and playoff spots disappear.

Hearts are broken and dreams realized as the NASCAR season heats up and playoff spots disappear.

NASCAR comes home to Charlotte, N.C., and every driver looks to win the longest race of the year.

NASCAR comes home to Charlotte, N.C., and every driver looks to win the longest race of the year.

Three of the most aggressive drivers take on Talladega, one of the most dangerous tracks.

Three of the most aggressive drivers take on Talladega, one of the most dangerous tracks.

Kyle Busch balances race life and a new baby, while rookie Harrison Burton finds his footing.

Kyle Busch balances race life and a new baby, while rookie Harrison Burton finds his footing.