As of today, NASCAR Cup Series drivers like Austin Dillon and Kyle Busch are limited to participating in five Xfinity Series races each year.

Kyle Larson and William Byron enter as the leaders, but the race for the title is wide open as NASCAR's Cup Series playoffs begin.

William Byron had already locked up the regular-season title at Richmond, so there was no drama surrounding the overall standings at Daytona. The main focus was on the final two playoff spots, which were occupied by Tyler Reddick and Alex Bowman going into the World Center of Racing.