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End of stages at Talladega could have lasting impact in playoffs

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A spot in the next round of the Cup playoffs could have been determined in just a few laps Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway.

They weren’t the final laps of the race, but the final laps of Stage 1 and Stage 2. The end of the first stage saw a big swing for a couple of drivers that could impact on who advances and who doesn’t after next weekend’s elimination race at the Charlotte Roval.

With six laps left in the opening stage, William Byron was second to Denny Hamlin. Byron was in need of stage points because of the uncertainty of his place in the standings.

NASCAR docked him 25 points for spinning Hamlin under caution last weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. Hendrick Motorsports is appealing the decision and will have the hearing this week.

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