The four drivers who entered Phoenix International Raceway in position to transfer to this weekend’s championship round in Miami did so.
Jeff Gordon, who will be competing in his final Sprint Cup race, seeks his fifth series title. Kevin Harvick looks for his second consecutive title. Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Busch each search for their first Cup crown.
While those four race for the title, the race is on for fifth place among the remaining Chase drivers. Carl Edwards holds a 15-point advantage on Joey Logano. Also, Denny Hamlin leads Ryan Newman by seven points for the final spot in the top 10.
Here’s the Chase standings
1 - Kevin Harvick ... 5000 points
2 - Jeff Gordon ... 5000 points
3 - Kyle Busch ... 5000 points
4 - Martin Truex Jr. ... 5000 points
Chase drivers eliminated from title contention
5 - Carl Edwards ... 2334 points
6 - Joey Logano ... 2319 points
7 - Dale Earnhardt Jr. ... 2306 points
8 - Brad Keselowski ... 2304 points
9 - Kurt Busch ... 2297 points
10 - Denny Hamlin ... 2293 points
11 - Ryan Newman ... 2286 points
12 - Jimmie Johnson ... 2280 points
13 - Jamie McMurray ... 2264 points
14 - Paul Menard ... 2239 points
15 - Matt Kenseth ... 2197 points
16 - Clint Bowyer ... 2174 points