NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 grid set
We now know who will fight for the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series championship in the finale at Phoenix Raceway, with the playoff field cut in half in the penultimate race of the season at Martinsville Speedway.
In an unbelievable finish, Ross Chastain rode the wall full throttle and passed several cars, escaping elimination and advancing into the Championship 4 in a finish that no one could believe.
The video-game move eliminated Denny Hamlin, and gave Trackhouse a shot at the title.
Christopher Bell won the race, locking himself into the Championship 4. Bell and Chastain will be joined by Chase Elliott and Joey Logano.
Joey Logano - No. 22 Team Penske Ford (3 wins)
- Best points result: 1st (2018)
Joey Logano, Team Penske, Shell Pennzoil Ford Mustang
Photo by: Jasen Vinlove / NKP / Motorsport Images
Ross Chastain - No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet (2 wins)
- Best points result: 20th (2021)
Ross Chastain, TrackHouse Racing, Moose Fraternity Chevrolet Camaro
Photo by: Rusty Jarrett / NKP / Motorsport Images
Chase Elliott - No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet (5 wins)
- Best points result: 1st (2020)
Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports, NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro
Photo by: Rusty Jarrett / NKP / Motorsport Images
Christopher Bell - No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota (2 wins)
- Best points result: 12th (2021)
Christopher Bell, Joe Gibbs Racing, DeWalt Toyota Camry
Photo by: Rusty Jarrett / NKP / Motorsport Images
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