-
Follow Us
On Facebook
On Flipboard
NASCAR power rankings: Million-dollar move puts Christopher Bell on top
Christopher Bell won the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday, holding off Joey Logano to earn a $1M check and a guaranteed berth in every future All-Star Race. Here’s where the Cup Series field stacks up after the second and final exhibition race of the season.
1. Christopher Bell
Bell left nothing on the racetrack in his pursuit of the All-Star Race win on Sunday. After winning three races so far in the regular season, Bell’s All-Star Race win only cements him as one of the best drivers in the Cup Series.
2. Kyle Larson
After qualifying 21st for the Indianapolis 500 on Saturday, Larson started from the back of the pack in the All-Star Race. Despite the uphill battle facing him, Larson climbed his way into the top 10 until a broken toe link took him out of contention and relegated him to a 21st-place finish.
3. William Byron
Byron finished sixth at North Wilkesboro after leading 12 laps. He was mixing it up inside the top-five all night, but didn’t have enough speed or tire to contend for the win in the closing laps.
4. Chase Elliott
Elliott ran top-five for the second week in a row, which is a sign of steady improvement for a No. 9 team that was previously lacking winning speed. There’s something to be said about the momentum Elliott has going into the Coca-Cola 600.
5. Tyler Reddick
Reddick quietly drove his way to a seventh-place finish at North Wilkesboro. It was a solid day for a No. 45 team that historically struggles on short tracks. Look for Reddick to be in contention to snag his first win of 2025 at the Coke 600.
6. Alex Bowman
Bowman led the way for Hendrick Motorsports with a fourth-place finish at North Wilkesboro. Like Reddick, Bowman could be in position to earn his first win of 2025 at Charlotte, as he’s been one of the strongest drivers on mile-and-a-half tracks as of late.
7. Joey Logano
The speed dial has undoubtedly been turned up in the No. 22 camp over the last several weeks. After winning at Texas and finishing ninth at Kansas, Logano came up one spot shy of winning the All-Star Race for the second year in a row. While that’s disappointing, it appears the No. 22 team is beginning to turn the corner.
8. Ross Chastain
After an early spin resulting from contact with Austin Cindric, Chastain - battle scars and all - battled back to finish third. While he was unable to challenge Bell and Logano for the win, he fought through a considerable amount of adversity to get on the podium.
9. Chase Briscoe
Like Reddick, Briscoe quietly drove his way to a ninth-place finish in a tame race for the No. 19 team. If speed and finishes begin to come together for Briscoe over the next half of the regular season, the No. 19 team could be dangerous come playoff time.
10. Ryan Blaney
Blaney stayed out under the final caution flag of the race, choosing the same strategy as Logano. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out well for Blaney, as the 2022 All-Star Race winner dropped like a rock and ultimately finished 16th.
11. Denny Hamlin
It was the third bad race in as many weeks for Hamlin, who fought an ill-handling car in both his heat race on Saturday and the All-Star Race on Sunday. Hamlin finished 12th of 23 cars, but make no mistake - the No. 11 was evil all weekend.
12. Chris Buescher
In true Buescher fashion, the No. 17 was radio silent en route to a 10th-place finish. Even though the All-Star Race doesn’t pay points, a top-10 could be important as Buescher looks to regain momentum following a devastating penalty.
13. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
Stenhouse Jr. wasn’t in the center of a post-race brawl at North Wilkesboro like he was last year, but a solid 15th-place finish in the All-Star Race encapsulates what’s been a gritty, hard-fought season for HYAK Motorsports and the No. 47 team. Stenhouse’s fast start to the season doesn’t appear to be a fluke.
14. Kyle Busch
Busch showed signs of life with a sixth-place finish at North Wilkesboro. Not only did he manage a top-10 result, but Busch also battled for the lead early in the race and showed that there is some speed to be found at Richard Childress Racing.
15. Austin Cindric
Cindric’s All-Star race didn’t go exactly as planned. Damage from the aforementioned contact with Chastain put Cindric a lap down, and when he eventually got back onto the lead lap,he could make little headway. Cindric finished 18th.
16. Bubba Wallace
Wallace missed the All-Star Race for the first time since 2021. After getting passed by John Hunter Nemechek for the final transfer spot in the All-Star Open, Wallace faded and eventually finished the Open in eighth.
More must-reads:
- Christopher Bell fends off Joey Logano to win NASCAR All-Star Race, $1M prize
- Joey Logano frustrated after promoter's caution at NASCAR All-Star Race
- The 'Active NBA players with a double-double in a Game 7' quiz
Breaking News
Trending News
Customize Your Newsletter
+
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!
PRIVACY POLICY EDITORIAL POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
Use of this website (including any and all parts and
components) constitutes your acceptance of these
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
