7. Kurt Busch – 2,014 points

The elder Busch brother cracked the playoff grid with his win in August at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway, one of his best tracks. It broke a dry spell dating back to the 2017 Daytona 500, but unfortunately for Kurt Busch, Bristol isn’t in the playoffs. His consistency (17 top 10s and an average finish of 11.5) will help him advance rounds, but he may need a little help to contend with the likes of his younger brother and Harvick at the head of the pack.