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Brad Keselowski still leads the way in the NASCAR Chase standings, despite a minor setback at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday night. With five races to go, Keselowski is seven points ahead of second-place Jimmie Johnson and 15 points ahead of Denny Hamlin.
On Saturday, the Chase leader ran out of fuel late in the race, and the timing forced him to make yet another pit stop. Had it not been for the hiccup, Keselowski would've had a chance at a top-five finish at Charlotte Motor Speedway, which would've provided him even more separation from the rest of the competition.
Here's a look at the top contenders in the Chase:
| Pos. | +/- | Driver | Points | Behind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | -- | Brad Keselowski | 2,214 | Leader |
| 2. | -- | Jimmie Johnson | 2,207 | -7 |
| 3. | -- | Denny Hamlin | 2,199 | -15 |
| 4. | +1 | Clint Bowyer | 2,186 | -28 |
| 5. | -1 | Kasey Kahne | 2,179 | -35 |
| 6. | +3 | Greg Biffle | 2,171 | -43 |
| 7. | +1 | Martin Truex Jr. | 2,165 | -49 |
| 8. | -1 | Tony Stewart | 2,164 | -50 |
| 9. | -3 | Jeff Gordon | 2,164 | -50 |
| 10. | -- | Kevin Harvick | 2,158 | -56 |
| 11. | +1 | Matt Kenseth | 2,147 | -67 |
| 12. | -1 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. | 2,128 | -86 |