2008 Chase for the Sprint Cup
Champion: Jimmie Johnson
Jimmie Johnson won his third consecutive championship, extending Hendrick Motorsports' dominance under the new Sprint Cup branding. The 2008 Chase for the Sprint Cup featured 12 drivers competing over the final 10 races of the season for the Cup Series championship.
Compare with the full 2008 season results or see all Chase history seasons.
Chase Contenders (12 Drivers)
| Pos | Driver | Wins | Top 5 | Avg Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Edwards | 9 | 19 | 9.5 |
| 2 | Kyle Busch | 8 | 17 | 12.5 |
| 3 | Jimmie Johnson ★ | 7 | 15 | 11.0 |
| 4 | Greg Biffle | 2 | 12 | 12.8 |
| 5 | Jeff Burton | 2 | 7 | 12.4 |
| 6 | Kasey Kahne | 2 | 4 | 17.5 |
| 7 | Denny Hamlin | 1 | 12 | 14.6 |
| 8 | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | 1 | 10 | 13.6 |
| 9 | Tony Stewart | 1 | 10 | 15.2 |
| 10 | Clint Bowyer | 1 | 7 | 14.2 |
| 11 | Kurt Busch | 1 | 5 | 21.3 |
| 12 | Ryan Newman | 1 | 2 | 20.4 |
Notable Events
- • First year as the Chase for the Sprint Cup
- • Carl Edwards finished runner-up, just 69 points behind Johnson
- • Kyle Busch won 8 races in the regular season but faded during the Chase
Chase Race Results (Last 10 Races)
| # | Race | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NSCS at New Hampshire presented by GoDaddy.com | Greg Biffle |
| 2 | NSCS at Dover presented by Principal Financial Group | Greg Biffle |
| 3 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Kansas | Jimmie Johnson |
| 4 | AMP Energy 500 at Talladega | Tony Stewart |
| 5 | Bank of America 500 at Charlotte | Jeff Burton |
| 6 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Martinsville | Jimmie Johnson |
| 7 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Atlanta | Carl Edwards |
| 8 | Dickies 500 at Texas | Carl Edwards |
| 9 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Phoenix | Jimmie Johnson |
| 10 | Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami | Carl Edwards |