.Bob Pockrass.FOX NASCAR Insider.The largest concern of those defending a playoff location in the NASCAR Mug Series is actually that a driver who isn't remotely in the mix vaults into the playoffs along with a dismayed victory.Hello, Austin DillonDillon, that was actually 32nd in the standings getting into Richmond, put himself in the playoffs with a victory-- albeit a controversial one-- on Sunday, the 23rd ethnicity of the 26-race regular season.Following Richmond, three ethnicities stay to set the playoff field: Michigan, Daytona and also Darlington.The NASCAR playoffs contain 16 motorists-- the regular-season champion and then the next 15 vehicle drivers positioned through victories with dead heats broken by points.With the best 7 motorists in the standings all contending minimum one success, the regular-season champion likely is going to be among the champions. Thirteen vehicle drivers have actually gained this year, meaning as much as three places may be available on factors. Therefore that remains in, who gets on the blister and also who goes to win-at-all-costs? Those 13 motorists with success who remain in: Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, William Byron, Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney, Hunt Elliott, Tyler Reddick, Brad Keselowski, Alex Bowman, Joey Logano, Daniel Suarez, Austin Cindric and Austin Dillon.The bubble transformed considerably along with Dillon's success as now at most only three areas-- certainly not 4 as just before the Richmond competition-- could be on call to winless vehicle drivers. Both Chris Buescher as well as Ross Chastain fell under the cutline while Bubba Wallace transferred to the good side of being one of the 3 winless vehicle drivers along with the most points.Joey Logano covers Austin Dillon's overtime relocate to gain the Cook Out 400 Therefore let's get to the points: There are 5 winless motorists who will be actually fighting for the current three places on call solely on points.Martin Truex Jr. possesses a 78-point edge on the cutline (currently Buescher and Chastain), along with 60 factors on Ty Gibbs, that is actually 15 factors above Wallace. Buescher and Chastain, incorporated the standings, are 3 aspects behind Wallace.In various other words, it's mosting likely to be a battle to the finish.Buescher succeeded at Michigan and Daytona in 2013, however those likewise are places where Wallace generally has operated effectively. Gibbs still finds his 1st career Cup win. Chastain is the chauffeur with one of the most latest experience in playoff stress circumstances, where he typically has proven he may make things happen.There are actually 16 various other playoff-eligible vehicle drivers who practically skin must-win scenarios: Pursuit Briscoe, Kyle Busch, Todd Gilliland, Josh Berry, Michael McDowell, Carson Hocevar, Noah Gragson, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Erik Jones, Ryan Preece, Daniel Hemric, Justin Haley, Corey LaJoie, John Seeker Nemechek, Harrison Burton as well as Zane Smith.Bob Pockrass covers NASCAR for FOX Sporting Activities. He has actually spent many years covering motorsports, consisting of over 30 Daytona 500s, along with jobs at ESPN, Sporting News, NASCAR Setting publication and also The (Daytona Seashore) News-Journal. Observe him on Twitter @bobpockrass. Obtain much more from NASCAR Cup Set Observe your preferences to receive details regarding video games, headlines as well as even more.