Matt Kenseth’s victory in the FedEx 400 at Dover on Sunday helped him feel much more confident about a potential spot in NASCAR’s Chase.
NASCAR Dover Point Standings Update: Matt Kenseth’s Win Results In Big Gain
That’s not just because Kenseth jumped four spots to sixth in the Sprint Cup Series point standings; but also, Kenseth’s victory was his second of the season – which probably assures him of at least a wild-card position if he needs it.
Kenseth was Sunday’s biggest gainer in the points, with Mark Martin, Denny Hamlin and Jeff Gordon all moving up three spots apiece.
The news wasn’t good at all for AJ Allmendinger. After a blown engine, Allmendinger dropped a series-high five spots in the point standings, all the way down to 16th. Other drivers with tough days included Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne and Joey Logano, who each lost three positions.
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series point standings after Dover:
- Carl Edwards
- Jimmie Johnson -24
- Kyle Busch -37
- Dale Earnhardt Jr. -52
- Kevin Harvick -54
- Matt Kenseth -74
- Ryan Newman -76
- Clint Bowyer -80
- Kurt Busch -80
- Tony Stewart -88
- Mark Martin -92
- Greg Biffle -105
- Denny Hamlin -112
- Jeff Gordon -117
- Juan Pablo Montoya -120
- AJ Allmendinger -121
- Paul Menard -125
- Kasey Kahne -130
- Martin Truex Jr. -134
- Marcos Ambrose -135
- David Ragan -146
- Jamie McMurray -149
- Jeff Burton -158
- Brad Keselowski -165
- Bobby Labonte -165
- David Reutimann -172
- Brian Vickers -178
- Joey Logano -178
- Regan Smith -190
- David Gilliland -214
- Dave Blaney -242
- Casey Mears -248
- Robby Gordon -272
- Andy Lally -289
- Tony Raines -307
Owner points: Robby Gordon’s No. 7 car remained 35th in owner points, seven points ahead of the No. 71 TRG Motorsports car.
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