There are only six regular-season races remaining on the NASCAR schedule, with 12 of 16 playoff spots already locked up.

Kyle Busch remains outside a playoff spot with six races left in the regular season, but he closed the gap after last weekend ...

Sept. 21 — NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at New Hampshire, Loudon, N.H. Sept. 28 — Hollywood Casino 400, Kansas City, Kan. Oct. 5 — Bank of America ROVAL 400, Concord, N.C.

Kyle Busch climbs in NASCAR playoff standings, gaining on Hendrick Motorsports leaders amid Alex Bowman's setback.