NASCAR Power Rankings: Christopher Bell Pushes Denny Hamlin for Top Spot
In the latest NASCAR Power Rankings, Christopher Bell makes a significant leap, putting pressure on Denny Hamlin for the coveted No. 1 spot. Bell’s recent victory at Charlotte has bolstered his position, moving him from eighth to second place in this week’s rankings.
1. Denny Hamlin
Denny Hamlin retains his top spot in the power rankings, thanks to a strong second-place finish at the World Wide Technology Raceway (Gateway). Despite not clinching the win, Hamlin’s consistent performance keeps him ahead. His longest winless streak of 50 races was broken with a victory at Pocono in August 2009. Currently, Hamlin is on a four-race winless streak, with his most recent victory coming in April at Dover.
2. Christopher Bell
Christopher Bell’s rise from eighth to second place is driven by his impressive recent performances, including a victory at Charlotte a couple of weeks ago. Bell’s longest winless streak spanned 53 races, ending with his win at New Hampshire in July 2022. With two wins this year, Bell is currently on a one-race winless streak.
3. Kyle Larson
Kyle Larson holds steady in third place, maintaining his position with a recent win at Kansas last month. Larson endured a 98-race winless streak before his first Cup win in August 2016 at Michigan. Since then, his longest streak without a win was 75 races, ending at Dover in October 2019. Larson has two wins this year and is on a two-race winless streak.
4. Brad Keselowski
Brad Keselowski’s victory at Darlington last month propels him from seventh to fourth in the rankings. Keselowski broke his longest winless streak of 110 races with that win. He is currently on a two-race winless streak.
5. Tyler Reddick
Tyler Reddick remains in fifth place, with a notable victory at Talladega earlier this year. Reddick’s longest winless streak was 91 races, ending with his win at Road America in July 2022. He is now on a five-race winless streak.
6. William Byron
William Byron drops from second to sixth, despite having three wins this year, including his most recent victory at Martinsville. Byron’s longest winless streak was 97 races, which he ended with a win at Daytona in August 2020. He is currently on a seven-race winless streak.
7. Chase Elliott
Chase Elliott falls from fourth to seventh. Elliott’s victory at Texas earlier this year snapped his longest winless streak of 42 races. He is now on a six-race winless streak.
8. Ty Gibbs
In his second full season, Ty Gibbs is winless in his 66 Cup starts. He drops from sixth to eighth this week.
9. Ryan Blaney
Ryan Blaney enters the rankings at ninth place after snapping his 59-race winless streak with a victory at Charlotte in May 2023. His most recent win was at Martinsville in the next-to-last race in 2023. Blaney is currently on a 16-race winless streak.
10. Martin Truex Jr.
Martin Truex Jr. remains in the top ten, holding the tenth spot. Truex had a 218-race winless streak early in his career, which he broke with a victory at Sonoma in 2013. Currently, he is on a 31-race winless streak, with his last victory at New Hampshire last year.
On the Verge
Several drivers are on the cusp of breaking into the top ten, including Alex Bowman, Chris Buescher, Austin Cindric, Ross Chastain, Joey Logano, and Bubba Wallace.
