# Who’s Rising and Who’s Slumping

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Podcast: [NASCAR News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nascar-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7512012)
Published: 2026-06-04T23:46:13+00:00
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## Resource

NASCAR’s playoff race is heating up as the season hits the halfway mark, with drivers either soaring or sinking fast. Shane van Gisbergen, Michael McDowell, Daniel Suárez, Erik Jones, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. are turning heads with improved consistency and strong finishes across track types. Meanwhile, Ross Chastain, Brad Keselowski, Bubba Wallace, Kyle Larson, and Ryan Preece are struggling, with recent slumps threatening their playoff hopes as the cutoff looms. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0c85312816d35789

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