Kyle Busch Aims for Playoff Spot Amid Streak

Kyle Busch finished second at the Coke Zero Sugar 400, just 0.047 seconds behind first-time winner Harrison Burton, leaving him in a precarious position as he seeks to secure a playoff spot. He remains winless in 45 races, with his last victory dating back to June 2023, and is currently 106 points behind the playoff cut-off. Busch expressed confidence in his ability to win at Daytona, citing recent strong performances and the importance of the upcoming races at Daytona and Darlington for playoff qualification. Despite his optimism, he acknowledged the difficulty of the season, stating, 'It seems like the harder I work … the worse we are at the racetrack.' With only two races left in the regular season, Busch must win one to continue his playoff streak since 2012. The competition for the final playoff spots remains fierce as he ranks 18th in the standings.