Truex was among four drivers eliminated after Saturday night’s cutoff race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Two of the drivers eliminated were former champions (Truex and Brad Keselowski). Also seeing their title hopes end were Ty Gibbs, a teammate to Truex at Joe Gibbs Racing, and Harrison Burton.

Martin Truex Jr. was eliminated from the NASCAR Playoffs due to a pit road speeding penalty at Bristol Motor Speedway.

In his final year as a full-time driver, Martin Truex Jr. won't race for a second NASCAR Cup Series title after being eliminated from the playoffs.