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LAS VEGAS – Josh Berry faces an uphill battle as he enters his first NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, according to analysis of his performance data and the upcoming schedule.While a strong run at Las Vegas earlier this season offers a glimmer of hope,consistency across the first round and beyond will be crucial for the rookie driver.

Berry’s opportunities in the initial playoff round are expected to be limited.His best finish at a track hosting a first-round race came at Darlington Raceway in 2024, where he secured a third-place result. This remains his only top-10 finish across the three tracks comprising the first round.