A 22nd-place finish on Sunday is essentially the final nail in the coffin for Busch's hopes of pointing his way into the postseason. It's still mathematically possible, but a win at Richmond or Daytona appears to be Busch's best shot at getting back to the playoffs.

Here’s a look at the top 20 drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series standings following Sunday’s race at Watkins Glen ranked by playoff seeding as of now.