The Final Lap with Kerry Murphey

Johnson, Busch Battle For Points Lead
Though in less than a month, the points positions will be shuffled, it’s interesting to note who sits at the very top right now.

Kyle Busch and Jimmie Johnson sit in a points tie for the number one spot, a points lead that officially goes to Busch because of his series-leading four wins.

But even though that tie will evaporate once the points reset after Richmond, these just might be THE two drivers to watch. Johnson is the five-time defending champion, and Busch is often at the top of the list entitled “Who Can End Johnson’s Reign.”

Pos Driver Points 10th Wins Pos Starts Poles T5s T10s DNFs

1. Brad Keselowski 3 11 689 -21 24 1 6 9 1
2. Denny Hamlin 1 13 672 -38 24 0 4 8 2
3. Paul Menard 1 20 631 -79 24 0 4 7 2
4. Clint Bowyer 0 12 688 -22 24 0 3 9 4
5. A J Allmendinger 0 14 664 -46 24 0 1 5 1
6. Kasey Kahne 0 15 656 -54 24 1 3 8 2
7. Greg Biffle 0 16 649 -61 24 1 1 7 1
8. Martin Truex Jr. 0 17 645 -65 24 0 2 8 3
9. Joey Logano 0 18 642 -68 24 2 4 6 1
10. Mark Martin 0 19 633 -77 24 1 2 7 3
11. David Ragan 1 21 628 -82 24 2 3 6 3
12. Marcos Ambrose 1 22 627 -83 24 0 4 8 0
13. Regan Smith 1 25 552 -158 24 0 2 4 2

POINT STANDINGS | CUP SERIES
With just 3 races until the chase, after Michigan
10 Tony Stewart
9 Dale Earnhardt Jr.
8 Kurt Busch
7 Ryan Newman
6 Jeff Gordon
5 Matt Kenseth
4 Carl Edwards falls two spots from his blown motor
3 Kevin Harvick
2 Jimmie Johnson
1 Kyle Busch leads the points by 10, and clinches his spot in the chase