Jesse Love is targeting the No. 2 seed in the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Series Chase, but he sits four points behind Carson Kvapil with only two races remaining in the regular season.
A higher seed translates into a more favorable position once the Chase begins, and Love knows that every point will count as the format has moved away from the traditional playoff structure.
A Crucial Final Stretch
The driver of the No. 2 car is currently 14 points ahead of Sheldon Creed, who occupies fourth place, but the gap between second and fourth is razor‑thin, making each lap and each stage crucial.
Love has yet to break through with a victory this year, though he has been in contention on several occasions, and the recent win by Kvapil at Indianapolis Motor Speedway has added extra pressure to the upcoming contests.
The Richard Childress Racing driver will need to capitalize on every opportunity over the next few weeks, as the battle for the No. 2 seed promises to be a tight and decisive showdown.