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Martin Truex Jr. leaves postseason opener with 58 playoff points after win

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Martin Truex Jr. says he doesn't care about making a statement in the NASCAR Cup playoff opener, instead his team is taking each round one race at a time.

With his win in the NASCAR Cup playoff opener, Martin Truex Jr. grabbed his fifth win of the season and banked five more playoff points to bring his total to 58.

Two races remain in the first round. Among the 16 playoff contenders, the top five in points are Truex, Kyle Larson (-27), Kevin Harvick (-35), Brad Keselowksi (-41) and Kyle Busch (-41).

Only 12 drivers will advance to the second round. The bottom five drivers are Austin Dillon and Kurt Busch (tied at -76), Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (-80), Ryan Newman (-81) and Kasey Kahne (-83).

Click here for the full points standings.