Updated NASCAR Cup Playoff Standings After Chris Buescher's Win at Watkins Glen

Chris Buescher's win at Watkins Glen on Sept. 15 didn't mean all that much for the NASCAR Playoffs, as he is not one of this year's 16 Playoff qualifiers.

All eyes on the playoffs now shift to Bristol on Sept. 19. After that race, 12 of the 16 playoff drivers will advance to the next round. Joey Logano is already in the next round, thanks to his win Sept. 8 at Atlanta.

Should any of the other 15 playoff drivers win at Bristol, they would earn a free past to the Round of 12, regardless of where they are in the standings.

NASCAR Cup Playoff Standings

Field will be cut to 12 after race at Bristol Motor Speedway, September 19.

1. Christopher Bell 2,089

2. Austin Cindric 2,086

3. x-Joey Logano 2,084

4. Alex Bowman 2,084

5. Daniel Suarez 2,079

6. Tyler Reddick 2,073

7. Chase Elliott 2,073

8. Ryan Blaney 2,072

9. Kyle Larson 2,069

10. William Byron 2,068

11. Chase Briscoe 2,049

12. Ty Gibbs 2,049

13. Denny Hamlin 2,043 - 6 points below the cutline

14. Brad Keselowski 2,037 - 12 points below the cutline

15. Martin Truex Jr. 2,035 - 14 points below the cutline

16. Harrison Burton 2,029 - 20 points below the cutline

x-Already qualified for Round of 12 after winning the opening race in the Round of 16 at Atlanta.