exposing the twist in Martin Truex Jr es playoff Journey a crash couldn't stop him from making the cut truex's NASCAR playoff hopes took a wild turn at the southern 500 despite crashing out early Trux clinched a playoff birth thanks to the unpredictable outcomes of other races talk about drama initially Trux was on standby ready to replace a sick Tyler reic but reic showing True Grit raced while Truex waited in the wings this twist added an extra layer of intensity to an already nail-biting race with his playoff spot now secured Trux is set to finish his final season on a high note and what's next retirement from full-time racing transitioning to a Joe Gibbs Racing Ambassador and balancing Leisure with occasional team engagements hold on to your seats NASCAR fans trx's Journey isn't over yet stay tuned for more heart pounding moments as he races toward the finale