2013 Chase for the Sprint Cup
Champion: Jimmie Johnson
Jimmie Johnson won his sixth championship — and the last under the original Chase format — before NASCAR switched to the elimination-style playoffs in 2014. The 2013 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 2013 season results or see all Chase history seasons.
Chase Contenders (12 Drivers)
| Pos | Driver | Wins | Top 5 | Avg Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Kenseth | 7 | 12 | 12.1 |
| 2 | Jimmie Johnson ★ | 6 | 16 | 10.7 |
| 3 | Kyle Busch | 4 | 16 | 12.7 |
| 4 | Kevin Harvick | 4 | 9 | 11.2 |
| 5 | Kasey Kahne | 2 | 11 | 16.2 |
| 6 | Carl Edwards | 2 | 9 | 13.6 |
| 7 | Joey Logano | 1 | 11 | 14.1 |
| 8 | Brad Keselowski | 1 | 9 | 14.9 |
| 9 | Jeff Gordon | 1 | 8 | 14.4 |
| 10 | Martin Truex, Jr. | 1 | 7 | 15.1 |
| 11 | Ryan Newman | 1 | 6 | 16.0 |
| 12 | Tony Stewart | 1 | 5 | 16.1 |
Notable Events
- • Final year of the original Chase for the Championship format
- • Johnson won 6 races and his 6th title, trailing only Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt's 7
- • Matt Kenseth finished 2nd, 19 points behind Johnson
Chase Race Results (Last 10 Races)
| # | Race | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Chicago | Matt Kenseth |
| 2 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at New Hampshire | Matt Kenseth |
| 3 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Dover | Jimmie Johnson |
| 4 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Kansas | Kevin Harvick |
| 5 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Charlotte | Brad Keselowski |
| 6 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Talladega | Jamie McMurray |
| 7 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Martinsville | Jeff Gordon |
| 8 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Texas | Jimmie Johnson |
| 9 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Phoenix | Kevin Harvick |
| 10 | Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami | Denny Hamlin |