The NASCAR Cup playoffs have always promoted unpredictability, but underdog entries beating out legends in 2024's title run might make it the wildest yet.
Surprise exits, stunning upsets, and wild finishes are hallmarks of the modern playoff format in NASCAR. However, there are several signs that point to this year being unlike any that came before it. There are familiar faces out and unexpected names in, all wrapped around a schedule that has doubled the number of drafting tracks and road courses. While the dominant driver has fallen short of the title before, this could be the year where someone truly unexpected wins it all.
Suarez's first career win came on a road course. Chase Briscoe is another driver who can benefit from these circuits. Meanwhile, former Cup champions like Kyle Larson and Martin Truex Jr. have never even won at a drafting track. Larson has crashed out in four of the last five races at Atlanta, showcasing just how chaotic this track has become since its reconfiguration.
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