2004 Chase for the Nextel Cup


The 2004 Chase for the Nextel Cup served as the premiere ten-race playoff series among the top ten drivers in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. After the Chevy Rock and Roll 400 on September 11, 2004, the ten drivers atop the standings were locked into the playoff. Kurt Busch won the driver's championship for the first time in his career.

Participants

  1. Jeff Gordon — Hendrick Motorsports No. 24 5050
  2. Jimmie Johnson — Hendrick Motorsports No. 48 -5
  3. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. — Dale Earnhardt, Inc. No. 8 -10
  4. Tony Stewart — Joe Gibbs Racing No. 20 -15
  5. Matt Kenseth — Roush Racing No. 17 -20
  6. Elliott Sadler — Robert Yates Racing No. 38 -25
  7. Kurt Busch — Roush Racing No. 97 -30
  8. Mark Martin — Roush Racing No. 6 -35
  9. Jeremy Mayfield — Evernham Motorsports No. 19 -40
  10. Ryan Newman — Penske Racing No. 12 -45

    Final standings

  11. Kurt Busch – 6506
  12. Jimmie Johnson – 6498
  13. Jeff Gordon – 6490
  14. Mark Martin – 6399
  15. Dale Earnhardt Jr. – 6368
  16. Tony Stewart – 6326
  17. Ryan Newman – 6180
  18. Matt Kenseth – 6069
  19. Elliott Sadler – 6024
  20. Jeremy Mayfield – 6000