NASCAR Drivers Chasing Spots in the Playoff ChaseNEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Erik Jones knew the reality of his situation heading into the NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway. Only four drivers have wrapped up Chase spots: Hamlin, Gibbs, Ryan Blaney (813) and Reddick (803). Ross Chastain jumped three spots after his seventh-place finish at Iowa, moving into 18th place at 479 points. Chase Briscoe rose three spots to fifth place with 663 points. A crash ended Kyle Larson’s day and he finished 33rd to drop four spots in the standings to 10th.