11 vs. 1: Who, If Anyone, Can Knock Off Johnson

Many drivers labeled this Chase field the most competitive since the format’s inception in 2004.

That’s a fair statement. After all, all 12 members have prior Chase experience, all have won multiple races in their career, and five have won at least one NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship.

But knocking off “Superman” won’t be easy. Statistically, it seems Johnson saves his best for the Chase. One stat that proves that: His 18 wins in the Chase are more than the second-, third- and fourth-most combined. Second and third in Chase wins are Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle, with six each. Tony Stewart is fourth with five victories.

Plus, no one knows playoff pressure better than Johnson. He’s the only driver to earn a berth in all seven Chases.