2021 NASCAR Cup Series playoff grid is set
The 16-driver playoff grid has been set after a dramatic regular season finale at Daytona International Speedway, won by Ryan Blaney.
| Rank | Driver | Team | Manufacturer | Wins | Points |
| 1 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 5 | 2052 |
| 2 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | Ford | 3 | 2024 |
| 3 | Martin Truex Jr. | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 3 | 2024 |
| 4 | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 2 | 2022 |
| 5 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 2 | 2021 |
| 6 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 3 | 2015 |
| 7 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 0 | 2015 |
| 8 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 1 | 2014 |
| 9 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | Ford | 1 | 2013 |
| 10 | Brad Keselowski | Team Penske | Ford | 1 | 2008 |
| 11 | Kurt Busch | Chip Ganassi Racing | Chevrolet | 1 | 2008 |
| 12 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 1 | 2005 |
| 13 | Michael McDowell | Front Row Motorsports | Ford | 1 | 2005 |
| 14 | Aric Almirola | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford | 1 | 2005 |
| 15 | Tyler Reddick | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 0 | 2003 |
| 16 | Kevin Harvick | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford | 0 | 2002 |
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