William Byron is the only driver to have clinched a spot in the next round going into Sunday's elimination race.

Andretti could tell that cars would end up carrying too much load and force as they headed into the traditional Turns 3 and 4 of the oval, and with the number of road-course turns that now lead into that corner, an addition of another chicane would allow the cars to slow down and potentially increase competition.

NASCAR's Cup and Xfinity series playoffs head to Charlotte Motor Speedway's road course with William Byron and Chandler Smith atop the standings, respectively, after a wild weekend at Talladega.