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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.
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Participants
- Jeff Gordon — Hendrick Motorsports No. 24 5050
- Jimmie Johnson — Hendrick Motorsports No. 48 (Jeff Gordon 1)-5
- Dale Earnhardt, Jr. — Dale Earnhardt, Inc. No. 8 -10
- Tony Stewart — Joe Gibbs Racing No. 20 (Joe Gibbs) -15
- Matt Kenseth — Roush Racing No. 17 (Mark Martin 2) -20
- Elliott Sadler — Robert Yates Racing (Robert Yates) No. 38 -25
- Kurt Busch — Roush Racing No. 97 (Georgetta Roush 3) -30
- Mark Martin — Roush Racing No. 6 (Jack Roush) -35
- Jeremy Mayfield — Evernham Motorsports No. 19 (Ray Evernham) -40
- Ryan Newman — Penske Racing No. 12 (Roger Penske) -45
Final standings
- Kurt Busch – 6506
- Jimmie Johnson – 6498
- Jeff Gordon – 6490
- Mark Martin – 6399
- Dale Earnhardt Jr. – 6368
- Tony Stewart – 6326
- Ryan Newman – 6180
- Matt Kenseth – 6069
- Elliott Sadler – 6024
- Jeremy Mayfield – 6000
References
2004 Chase for the Nextel Cup Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA