2012 Chase for the Sprint Cup
Champion: Brad Keselowski
Brad Keselowski gave Roger Penske his first Cup Series championship, holding off Clint Bowyer by 39 points in a season marked by consistency. The 2012 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 2012 season results or see all Chase history seasons.
Chase Contenders (12 Drivers)
| Pos | Driver | Wins | Top 5 | Avg Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmie Johnson | 5 | 18 | 11.2 |
| 2 | Denny Hamlin | 5 | 14 | 12.8 |
| 3 | Brad Keselowski ★ | 5 | 13 | 10.1 |
| 4 | Matt Kenseth | 3 | 13 | 11.1 |
| 5 | Tony Stewart | 3 | 12 | 13.6 |
| 6 | Clint Bowyer | 3 | 10 | 10.9 |
| 7 | Greg Biffle | 2 | 12 | 10.2 |
| 8 | Kasey Kahne | 2 | 12 | 13.1 |
| 9 | Jeff Gordon | 2 | 11 | 14.1 |
| 10 | Kyle Busch | 1 | 13 | 13.3 |
| 11 | Dale Earnhardt, Jr. | 1 | 10 | 10.9 |
| 12 | Ryan Newman | 1 | 6 | 15.0 |
Notable Events
- • First Cup championship for Team Penske in their modern NASCAR era
- • Keselowski was the first Cup champion to drive a Dodge since 2002 (Ward Burton)
- • Clint Bowyer had a career-best season, finishing 2nd in final standings
Chase Race Results (Last 10 Races)
| # | Race | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Chicago | Brad Keselowski |
| 2 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at New Hampshire | Denny Hamlin |
| 3 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Dover | Brad Keselowski |
| 4 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Talladega | Matt Kenseth |
| 5 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Charlotte | Clint Bowyer |
| 6 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Kansas | Matt Kenseth |
| 7 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Martinsville | Jimmie Johnson |
| 8 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Texas | Jimmie Johnson |
| 9 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Phoenix | Kevin Harvick |
| 10 | Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami | Jeff Gordon |