Watkins Glen winner Chris Buescher and Spire Motorsports showed that those outside the playoffs still have much to race for in these final weeks of the season.

Chris Buescher won the NASCAR Cup race at Watkins Glen, passing Shane Van Gisbergen on a thrilling final lap, as playoff drivers struggled.

Here is the playoff picture for the NASCAR Cup Series as the series shifts to the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.