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Martin Truex Jr. still No. 1 in NASCAR Cup points, Kyle Busch up to 2nd after Bristol

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Kurt Busch came home fifth at Bristol and he discusses being forced to pace the car all night as he looks ahead to the NASCAR playoffs.

Martin Truex Jr. remains in command of the NASCAR Cup point standings with 951 points.

Saturday night’s race winner, Kyle Busch, climbed into second place in the points (850 points, 101 behind Truex), dislodging Kyle Larson (845 points, 106 behind Truex) from that spot.

Kevin Harvick remains in fourth position (824 points, 127 behind) followed by Denny Hamlin (753 points, 198 behind).

Kurt Busch, who finished fifth in the race, moved up to 13th in the standings in what was his 600th career NASCAR Cup start (see video above). He’s assured of a playoff spot after winning the season-opening Daytona 500.

Click here for the NASCAR Cup standings following Saturday’s Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.