And then there were eight.

After the NASCAR Cup Series trimmed a starting group of championship chasers from 16 to a dozen, the field was slashed to eight last weekend at the Charlotte Roval -- three Toyotas, three Chevrolets and a pair of Fords.

Half of the remaining drivers have distinguished themselves by lifting the championship trophy and will look to advance for another title shot with a win Sunday in the Round of 8-opening South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Team Penske's Joey Logano is the reigning series champ and has claimed the hardware three times, also winning in 2018 and 2022. Teammate Ryan Blaney (2023) plus Hendrick Motorsports' Kyle Larson (2001) and Chase Elliott (2020) also own titles.

That leaves four racers seeking their first trophies: Joe Gibbs Racing's

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