Chase Briscoe Leaps to No. 1 in NASCAR Power Rankings as Joe โขGibbs Racing Maintains momentum
BRISTOL,โ TN – Chase Briscoe’s strong performance at Bristol Motor โSpeedway, despite finishing โninth,โข has propelled him to the top spot in this week’s NASCAR driver power rankings. While William Byron and Kyle Larson still hold the top positions in theโข official playoff standings thanks to โคaccumulated bonus โpoints, a shift in focus to recent performance elevates Briscoe to No. 1. This comes as Joeโค Gibbs Racingโข continues โคto demonstrate consistent strength, with multiple drivers positioned for a deep โคplayoff run.
The official playoff point standings, factoring in bonus points earned throughout the season, currently list Hendrick Motorsports drivers William Byron โand Kyle Larsonโ second and third entering the โขRound of 12. Though, this ranking system rewards past success. This assessment prioritizes current form,recognizing the rapidly evolving dynamics of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.
Here’s a look at the latest power rankings:
1.chase Briscoe: Led 127 laps at Bristol beforeโค finishing ninth. This performance solidifies his status as a top contender.
2.Ryan Blaney: Maintaining consistent speed, but may need to increase pace to stay ahead.
3. Denny Hamlin: Relying on the continued success of the Joe Gibbs Racing team.
4. Christopher Bell: Also benefiting from the strength of Joe โฃGibbs Racing.
5. Bubba Wallace: Experiencing โa recent โslump with three subpar finishes in the last five โฃstarts, but has shown resilience thisโฃ season.
6. Joey Logano: Showingโ signs of improvement with consecutive fifth-place finishes.
7. Chris Buescher: Currently the highest-ranked โฃdriver outside theโข top contenders.
8. William Byron: โ A key โคfactor in Hendrick Motorsports’ struggles through the Round of 16.
9. Chase Elliott: Also contributingโ to hendrick’s underwhelming performance as the playoffs progress.
10. Kyle Larson: Struggling with โconsistency, recording only two sixth-place finishes in his last seven starts.