Kevin Harvick hadn't had an ideal start to the 2017 postseason, but he started Sunday's race at Charlotte Motor Speedway with a Stage 1 victory.
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Jamie McMurray, who is currently 12th in the points, earned some much needed points in Stage 1.
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There are three races in the Round of 12, and four drivers will be eliminated after those three races. A win automatically qualifies a playoff driver for the next round, and the rest of the field will be determined by points. So, McMurray's points from Stage 1 could be very beneficial in determining whether he can advance to another round.
