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Daytona Showdown: NASCAR's Top Drivers Vie for Final Playoff Spots
22 Aug
Summary
- 2025 NASCAR Cup Series regular season concludes at Daytona
- Kyle Busch, Tyler Reddick, and Brad Keselowski searching for first wins
- William Byron clinched regular season title, but trails top contenders
As of August 22nd, 2025, the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series regular season is set to conclude this Saturday at Daytona International Speedway. The Coke Zero Sugar 400 will be the final race before the Cup Series Playoffs, and several top drivers are still searching for their first wins of the year.
Kyle Busch, Tyler Reddick, and Brad Keselowski are among those looking to break through and secure a playoff spot. Meanwhile, William Byron, who won the Daytona 500 to open the season, has already clinched the Cup Series regular season title. However, Byron is only fifth on the odds board for the Coke Zero Sugar 400, trailing the likes of Joey Logano, Austin Cindric, Ryan Blaney, and Chase Elliott.
Chris Buescher, who won this race two years ago, is considered a longshot at +1800 odds. But the model predicts he could be a strong value pick, given his recent success at Daytona. Additionally, the model sees veteran Brad Keselowski, a past Daytona winner, as a potential top-5 finisher at attractive +145 odds.
With the playoffs on the line and several top drivers still seeking their first wins, the stage is set for an exciting conclusion to the 2025 NASCAR regular season at Daytona.
