NASCAR Cup playoffs reset: Who will get the last three spots in the Championship 4?

Ryan Blaney crashed in the third round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. It was the second time in two weeks that Blane made a mistake that negatively affected his team's championship hopes. The semifinal round concludes Sunday at Martinsville Speedway. The championship finale takes place at Phoenix Raceway on November 6. There are eight drivers left in this round.

There are four spots in the Championship 4.

The round 3 finishes of Las Vegas and Homestead determine the last three spots in the Championship 4.

Logano's Las Vegas win gives him a de facto bye in the next two races. Team Penske can focus on preparing for the Phoenix championship race.

Logano can watch the race from the grandstand at Martinsville without affecting his championship eligibility.

The status of the last three spots in the Championship 4 is plus-19 points from the cutline.

The last three spots in the Championship 4 are up for grabs.

Chastain has been the most impressive title contender this round. He is well-positioned to earn his first-ever Championship 4 berth in what is hisFirst-time appearance in the Championship.

Chastain has a 19-point cushion and should advance to the Championship 4.

Status of the NASCAR Cup playoffs reset is plus-11 points.

The last three spots in the Championship 4 are up for grabs. Las Vegas finished 21st and Homestead 14th in round 3.

Elliott's performance in Las Vegas and Homestead hasn't been good. He's 11 points behind the leader heading into Martinsville.

Elliott is looking to win at Martinsville for his third straight win there. He won there in 2020. In the spring he started on the pole and led 185 laps, but pit strategy cost him track position.

Status of the championship race is plus-5 points.

The last three spots in the Championship 4 are up for grabs. Las Vegas finished 13th and Homestead 12th in round 3.

Byron's finishes haven't reflected his speed this round. The primary issue in both races was a single green-flag run where the handling on the No. 24 car went away. Byron has earned points in every stage within this Round.

Byron won at Martinsville in the spring. He's finished fifth or better in three consecutive races and has top 10s in five of the past six races.

The status of the last three spots in the Championship 4 has been reset to minus-5 points.

The last three spots in the Championship 4 are up for grabs. Las Vegas and Homestead finished 5th and 7th in their respective rounds.

Hamlin is in a precarious points spot in the NASCAR Cup playoffs. Las Vegas and Homestead missed opportunities. Hamlin has a realistic path to advance to the Championship 4 for a fourth consecutive year.

Hamlin is the active leader in wins and laps led. He finished 28th in the spring race at Martinsville. If he doesn't perform well at the race, he won't advance out of the first round.

The status of the NASCAR Cup playoffs is reset.

The last three spots in the Championship 4 are up for grabs. Las Vegas finished 28th and Homestead came 17th in round 3.

Blaney crashed twice in the last two races. He spun out exiting the pits on Sunday. Blaney's mistakes have cost him 30 points.

Ryan Blaney is in a big points deficit. He's never won at Martinsville, but his 10.2 average finish ranks first among active drivers.

The status of the last three spots in the Championship 4 is minus-33 points.

The last three spots in the Championship 4 are up for grabs. Las Vegas finished 34th and Homestead came 11th in round 3.

Bell's only chance of advancing hinges on winning Sunday. He finished 11th at Homestead. Bubba Wallace intentionally crashed Kyle Larson at Las Vegas. He was knocked out of the race.

Bell has never finished better than seventh in five career starts. He came through in a must-win scenario to stave off elimination last round.

Status of the championship race is minus 44 points.

The last three spots in the Championship 4 are up for grabs. Las Vegas finished 4th, Homestead 36th in round 3.

Briscoe finished last in the semi-finals at Homestead. He will need to win to advance to the Championship 4.

Briscoe is in his first NASCAR playoffs and has a lot to be proud of. He's going to lose at Martinsville on Sunday.

Logano, Elliott and Chastain are already in the Championship 4. Byron, Hamlin and Blaney are the last three drivers to qualify. Blaney is out. Elliott is 11 points ahead of Chasstain.