The season starts in Daytona .
The season does n't end until Homestead but 24 drivers become inconsequential as the Chase begins , several of which may be very close in the points , that 's over half the field .
The season starts in Daytona and does n't end until Homestead but 24 drivers become inconsequential as the Chase begins , several of which may be very close in the points , that 's over half the field .