After 26 weeks to decide the 16-driver playoff grid, the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs begin Sunday at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway. Truex has two victories at Darlington and an average finish of 13.2 in 22 starts. Hamlin has four victories at Darlington and an impressive 7.7 average finish in 22 starts. In 12 starts at Darlington, it’s been a mixed bag for Buescher, who has three top 10’s and an average finish of 17.5. Reddick’s been stout at Darlington of late, with two top-three finishes in the last three races. McDowell boasts six top-10 finishes through the first 26 races with an average finish of 18.5. Two of his last three trips to Darlington have resulted in top-10 finishes. The 2014 champion has a stout résumé at Darlington with three victories and an average finish of 12.4 in 31 starts.

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