2009 Chase for the Sprint Cup
Champion: Jimmie Johnson
Jimmie Johnson won his fourth consecutive title, tying Cale Yarborough's record of three straight and extending it to four in a row. The 2009 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 2009 season results or see all Chase history seasons.
Chase Contenders (12 Drivers)
| Pos | Driver | Wins | Top 5 | Avg Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmie Johnson ★ | 7 | 16 | 11.1 |
| 2 | Mark Martin | 5 | 14 | 13.7 |
| 3 | Tony Stewart | 4 | 15 | 10.4 |
| 4 | Denny Hamlin | 4 | 15 | 13.2 |
| 5 | Kyle Busch | 4 | 9 | 15.4 |
| 6 | Kurt Busch | 2 | 10 | 12.8 |
| 7 | Kasey Kahne | 2 | 7 | 15.3 |
| 8 | Matt Kenseth | 2 | 7 | 15.4 |
| 9 | Jeff Gordon | 1 | 16 | 10.2 |
| 10 | David Reutimann | 1 | 5 | 16.4 |
| 11 | Brian Vickers | 1 | 4 | 17.3 |
| 12 | Joey Logano | 1 | 3 | 20.0 |
Notable Events
- • Johnson tied and surpassed Cale Yarborough's record of three consecutive championships
- • Mark Martin finished 2nd at age 50, the oldest championship runner-up
- • Johnson won 7 races overall including 4 in the Chase
Chase Race Results (Last 10 Races)
| # | Race | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire | Mark Martin |
| 2 | NSCS at Dover pres. by Burger King | Jimmie Johnson |
| 3 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Kansas | Tony Stewart |
| 4 | Pepsi Max 400 at California | Jimmie Johnson |
| 5 | Bank of America 500 at Charlotte | Jimmie Johnson |
| 6 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Martinsville | Denny Hamlin |
| 7 | AMP Energy Juice 500 at Talladega | Jamie McMurray |
| 8 | NSCS at Texas pres. by GoDaddy.com | Kurt Busch |
| 9 | Kobalt Tools 500 at Phoenix | Jimmie Johnson |
| 10 | Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami | Denny Hamlin |