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The NASCAR drivers just finished competing in the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, and the field for the Cup Series playoffs is now set. The first race of the postseason will happen next Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Below is the entire playoff field. The 16 drivers will battle in the next three races to determine which 12 will make the next round. Chase Briscoe won the Southern 500 to clinch his spot. Ty Gibbs also made his way to the playoffs afte the Darlington race. Chris Buescher, Ross Chastain and Bubba Wallace are the first three drivers who are out. Here’s a look at the drivers …