
For better or worse, the 'win and you're in' aspect of the NASCAR Cup playoffs has turned the regular season finale at Daytona into the ultimate wildcard race. There are 20 drivers in a must-win situation, and if any reach Victory Lane on Saturday night, then they would be guaranteed a spot in the postseason.
That statement holds true for drivers like Chris Buescher and Kyle Busch, but also for Cody Ware, who sits 36th (last among full-time drivers) in the championship standings. Ware, along with Riley Herbst, are the only two drivers without a top-ten finish this year.