He would at least have to start in park it, I see no way they'd give an exception so he can race somewhere else... I know about Busch winning with the "exception" (the year he broke his leg)...I agree, not a fan of that...I don't like the "exception" anywhere, nor do I like the "drop races" go-karts & others series are found of. It is what it is tho.
I'd just enjoy the fact Larson has a chance only 7 other guys will have to win the championship. (Blaney, & Bowman, are among a group of 12 trying to get in the last 8 with Larson now, actually...I kinda grouped too much together -
https://www.jayski.com/nascar-cup-se...ries-playoffs/)