Proving just how difficult this series is

Three NASCAR Sprint Cup champions find themselves on the outside looking in with the Chase just two races away. Reigning titleholder Brad Keselowski is 11th, four points out of the top 10. Kurt Busch is 12th (-6) and Jeff Gordon is 13th (-11). Each is without a victory.

On the outside looking in right now, are
Defending Cup Champion Brad Keselowski, winless, just 4 points out of 10th
Kurt Busch is 6 points back
Jeff Gordon is 11 out

Note: All are champions

WC#1 Martin Truex Jr. in 14th has 1 win
WC#2 Ryan Newman in 15th also has a win
10 Joey Logano
9 Greg Biffle
8 Kasey Kahne
7 Dale Earnhardt Jr.
6 Matt Kenseth
5 Kyle Busch
4 Kevin Harvick
3 Carl Edwards
2 Clint Bowyer
1 Jimmie Johnson’s lead is just 18 now