2005 Chase for the Nextel Cup
Champion: Tony Stewart
Tony Stewart dominated the Chase with 5 wins in 10 races, pulling away from Greg Biffle and Carl Edwards for his second championship. The 2005 Chase for the Nextel Cup featured 10 drivers competing over the final 10 races of the season for the Cup Series championship.
Compare with the full 2005 season results or see all Chase history seasons.
Chase Contenders (10 Drivers)
| Pos | Driver | Wins | Top 5 | Avg Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Biffle | 6 | 15 | 11.6 |
| 2 | Tony Stewart ★ | 4 | 16 | 10.2 |
| 3 | Jimmie Johnson | 4 | 13 | 12.0 |
| 4 | Carl Edwards | 4 | 13 | 14.0 |
| 5 | Jeff Gordon | 4 | 8 | 18.0 |
| 6 | Kurt Busch | 3 | 9 | 15.2 |
| 7 | Kyle Busch | 2 | 9 | 21.3 |
| 8 | Mark Martin | 1 | 12 | 13.4 |
| 9 | Matt Kenseth | 1 | 11 | 15.7 |
| 10 | Ryan Newman | 1 | 8 | 14.8 |
Notable Events
- • Stewart won 5 of 10 Chase races for one of the most dominant postseason runs ever
- • Greg Biffle finished 2nd, 35 points behind Stewart
- • Carl Edwards emerged as a championship contender in his second full Cup season
Chase Race Results (Last 10 Races)
| # | Race | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sylvania 300 | Ryan Newman |
| 2 | MBNA RacePoints 400 | Jimmie Johnson |
| 3 | UAW-Ford 500 | Dale Jarrett |
| 4 | Banquet 400 | Mark Martin |
| 5 | UAW-GM Quality 500 | Jimmie Johnson |
| 6 | Subway 500 | Jeff Gordon |
| 7 | Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 | Carl Edwards |
| 8 | Dickies 500 | Carl Edwards |
| 9 | Checker Auto Parts 500 | Kyle Busch |
| 10 | Ford 400 | Greg Biffle |