NASCAR O'Reilly Series playoff field finalized after Daytona race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 1:44 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase field of 12 drivers has been established following the Daytona race on August 28. Rajah Caruth moved into the playoff standings, finishing 12th overall, while Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Brent Crews and William Sawalich encountered separate accidents that impacted their standings. Taylor Gray also secured a Chase spot despite finishing 26th in the Daytona race. The seven-race Chase is set to begin next week at Darlington.
- •Rajah Caruth finished 12th in the standings after the Daytona race.
- •Brent Crews and William Sawalich suffered accidents during the race.
- •Taylor Gray secured a playoff spot with a 26th-place finish.
- •The Chase will begin next week at Darlington.
- •Justin Allgaier leads the playoff field with six wins this season.
- 1:44 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR O'Reilly Series Chase field set, see which 12 drivers made playoffs
"The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase field of 12 drivers was set after Daytona.
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