2010 Chase for the Sprint Cup
Champion: Jimmie Johnson
Jimmie Johnson completed an unprecedented five consecutive championships, cementing his status as one of NASCAR's greatest drivers. The 2010 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 2010 season results or see all Chase history seasons.
Chase Contenders (12 Drivers)
| Pos | Driver | Wins | Top 5 | Avg Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny Hamlin | 8 | 14 | 12.9 |
| 2 | Jimmie Johnson ★ | 6 | 17 | 12.2 |
| 3 | Kevin Harvick | 3 | 16 | 8.7 |
| 4 | Kyle Busch | 3 | 10 | 14.0 |
| 5 | Jamie McMurray | 3 | 9 | 16.4 |
| 6 | Carl Edwards | 2 | 9 | 11.8 |
| 7 | Tony Stewart | 2 | 9 | 13.9 |
| 8 | Kurt Busch | 2 | 9 | 15.3 |
| 9 | Greg Biffle | 2 | 9 | 15.4 |
| 10 | Clint Bowyer | 2 | 7 | 14.4 |
| 11 | Juan Pablo Montoya | 1 | 6 | 18.0 |
| 12 | David Reutimann | 1 | 6 | 18.1 |
Notable Events
- • Fifth consecutive championship — a record that may never be broken
- • Denny Hamlin led the standings entering the final race at Homestead but finished 39 points behind
- • Johnson won just 6 races but his consistency in the Chase was unmatched
Chase Race Results (Last 10 Races)
| # | Race | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire | Clint Bowyer |
| 2 | NSCS at Dover pres. by Burger King | Jimmie Johnson |
| 3 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Kansas | Greg Biffle |
| 4 | Pepsi Max 400 at California | Tony Stewart |
| 5 | Bank of America 500 at Charlotte | Jamie McMurray |
| 6 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Martinsville | Denny Hamlin |
| 7 | AMP Energy Juice 500 at Talladega | Clint Bowyer |
| 8 | NSCS at Texas pres. by GoDaddy.com | Denny Hamlin |
| 9 | Kobalt Tools 500 at Phoenix | Carl Edwards |
| 10 | Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami | Carl Edwards |