Jeff Gordon’s 2014 campaign has started off on the right foot. Through the season’s first eight races, he has put together one of his strongest starts ever with six top 10s, including a runner-up performance at Texas.

Although he hasn’t won yet, he leads the points standings for the second consecutive week, one point over Matt Kenseth. With two wins and 26 top-10 finishes at Richmond – the site of this weekend’s race – Gordon is looking for another strong finish to keep him atop the standings and a win to virtually lock him into the Chase.