NASCAR playoff picture, Round of 16 points entering 2024 playoffs

Check out the NASCAR playoff picture as the Round of 16 begins at Atlanta this weekend. Which NASCAR drivers need to have strong runs?

The NASCAR Cup Series is ready for the 2024 playoffs, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. On Sunday, the Round of 16 will begin with a thrilling show at Atlanta Motor Speedway as teams and drivers look to start off the playoffs on a high note. In February, Daniel Suarez won his way into the 2024 playoffs at Atlanta and looks to capture the magic again.

After NASCAR goes to Atlanta, the next two races will be at Watkins Glen International and Bristol Motor Speedway. It will be one of the toughest Round of 16s in NASCAR history. Below, we look at the current standings.

2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoff bubble (Round of 16, entering 1st race)

1) No. 5 Kyle Larson: +35

2) No. 20 Christopher Bell: +27

3) No. 45 Tyler Reddick: +23

4) No. 24 William Byron: +17

5) No. 12 Ryan Blaney: +13

6) No. 11 Denny Hamlin: +10

7) No. 9 Chase Elliott: +9

8) No. 6 Brad Keselowski: +3

9) No. 22 Joey Logano: +2

10) No. 2 Austin Cindric: +2

11) No. 99 Daniel Suarez: +1

12) No. 48 Alex Bowman: +0

13) No. 14 Chase Briscoe: -0

14) No. 21 Harrison Burton: -0

15) No. 54 Ty Gibbs: -1

16) No. 19 Martin Truex Jr.: -1

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