Hamlin, Briscoe and then Byron all won to earn their spots in the field, while Larson failed to win in the playoffs and earned the final berth through points. Even so, he likes how the No. 5 Chevrolet is running the last nine week and likes his chances Sunday.

The NASCAR Truck Series, which is considered the third-tier circuit behind the Cup Series and Xfinity Series, will launch its 2025 regular season in February. It will run through August before the start of the playoffs. The championship race will be held at Phoenix Raceway on Oct. 31.