Entering Daytona, Tyler Reddick was 29 points above Alex Bowman, who currently holds the 16th and final spot in the playoffs. With 20 drivers who could potentially win their way into the playoffs and knock out that 16th driver on Saturday night, no one wants to be on the bubble.

Alex Bowman was sidelined after an early multi-car wreck, through no fault of his own, involving Bubba Wallace and several others.

Another year, another Daytona race, and another early exit for Alex Bowman. If you’re a fan of the No. 48 car, you’re probably getting tired of this script.