2017 NASCAR Monster Energy Cup - Bank of America 500

The Monster Energy NASCAR series returns at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Bank of America 500 as the Playoffs are now on the Round of 12 where drivers are striving to survive the oval warfare for the coveted title or risk losing it all in the cloud of dust and debris.

In Lap 44, Ryan Newman's car spins and caused light damage as he tries to regain control of his car until his car caught fire, forcing him out of the race. Kevin Harvick won Stage 1 of the race. In Lap 137, Kyle Busch's car sustained damage while Harvick scored another stage win of the race. In lap 265, the #38 and the #10 got involved in a crash and then in lap 331, Kurt Busch spun out of control.

Martin Truex Jr. wins the Bank of America 500 race in Charlotte, earning himself a top spot of the Round of 8.

Here's the post-race Playoffs results as the drivers are advancing to the Round of 8.

1) Martin Truex Jr. - 3106
2) Kyle Larson - 3072
3) Kevin Harvick - 3069
4) Chase Elliott - 3059
5) Denny Hamlin - 3056
6) Kyle Busch - 3055
7) Jimmie Johnson - 3051
8) Jamie McMurray - 3044

The playoffs continue at Talladega Superspeedway for the Alabama 500 on the 15th.