Alex Bowman Needs Another Rally to Advance in Cup Playoffs

KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – OCTOBER 18: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, looks on during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 18, 2019, in Kansas City, Kansas. Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

With a second-place finish on Sept. 29 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course, Alex Bowman did just enough to advance to the Round of 12 in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.

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Kyle Larson Falls Short with Late-Race Charge at Kansas


Kyle Larson, the driver of the #42 McDonald’s Trick. Treat. WinChevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 19, 2018, in Kansas City, Kansas. 
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. – With a handful of laps left in a pitched battle between Chase Elliott and Kyle Busch, Kyle Larson joined the party.

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Brush with the Wall Thwarts Solid Run for Ryan Blaney


Ryan Blaney, the driver of the #12 Menards/Wrangler Riggs Workwear Ford, races during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 21, 2018, in Kansas City, Kansas. 
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Below the Playoff cut line entering Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway, Ryan Blaney made a concerted run toward advancing to the Round of 8.

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Strategic Calls Can’t Save Brad Keselowski’s Playoff Hopes


Brad Keselowski, the driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford, stands by his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 20, 2018, in Kansas City, Kansas 
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Brad Keselowski desperately needed a caution in a race that produced only three—for two stage finishes and a blown engine.

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Chase Elliott Outlasts Kyle Busch for the Win in Kansas


Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Mountain Dew Chevrolet, crosses the finish line to win the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 21, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. 
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The Monster Energy Cup Series held its elimination race yesterday at Kansas Speedway. After a tame Talladega race from the week prior, yesterday’s race was an opportunity for a few drivers to race their way into the next round of the playoffs.

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