2011 Chase for the Sprint Cup
Champion: Tony Stewart
Tony Stewart tied Carl Edwards on points and won the championship via the tiebreaker (more wins), ending Jimmie Johnson's five-year reign in one of the closest finishes ever. The 2011 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 2011 season results or see all Chase history seasons.
Chase Contenders (12 Drivers)
| Pos | Driver | Wins | Top 5 | Avg Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Stewart ★ | 5 | 9 | 12.0 |
| 2 | Kyle Busch | 4 | 14 | 13.0 |
| 3 | Kevin Harvick | 4 | 9 | 11.5 |
| 4 | Jeff Gordon | 3 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 5 | Matt Kenseth | 3 | 12 | 12.2 |
| 6 | Brad Keselowski | 3 | 10 | 14.8 |
| 7 | Jimmie Johnson | 2 | 14 | 11.9 |
| 8 | Kurt Busch | 2 | 8 | 14.6 |
| 9 | Carl Edwards | 1 | 19 | 9.3 |
| 10 | Ryan Newman | 1 | 9 | 14.0 |
| 11 | Kasey Kahne | 1 | 8 | 15.6 |
| 12 | Denny Hamlin | 1 | 5 | 16.0 |
Notable Events
- • Stewart and Edwards tied on points — Stewart won on the wins tiebreaker (5 wins to 1)
- • Stewart won 5 of 10 Chase races in a remarkable comeback from 8th in Chase standings
- • Ended Jimmie Johnson's streak of 5 consecutive championships
Chase Race Results (Last 10 Races)
| # | Race | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Chicago | Tony Stewart |
| 2 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at New Hampshire | Tony Stewart |
| 3 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Dover | Kurt Busch |
| 4 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Kansas | Jimmie Johnson |
| 5 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Charlotte | Matt Kenseth |
| 6 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Talladega | Clint Bowyer |
| 7 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Martinsville | Tony Stewart |
| 8 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Texas | Tony Stewart |
| 9 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Phoenix | Kasey Kahne |
| 10 | Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami | Tony Stewart |