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HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 19:  Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Toyota, celebrates with crew chief Cole Pearn and the trophy in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship and the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 19, 2017 in Homestead, Florida.  (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) | Getty Images
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Dynamic Duos: Best active driver/crew chief pairings

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JOLIET, IL - SEPTEMBER 17:  Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Denver Mattress Toyota, and his crew chief, Cole Pearn, celebrate in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Tales of the Turtles 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on September 17, 2017 in Joliet, Illinois.  (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The relationship between a driver and crew chief is crucial in racing. One of the best pairings currently in NASCAR is driver Martin Truex Jr. and crew chief Cole Pearn, who have won both races in the NASCAR Playoffs so far. Take a look at the active Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver and crew chief pairings with the most wins, according to Racing Insights. See which pairing makes the perfect "power couple."

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TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 14:  Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield Bacon for Life Ford, celebrates after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 14, 2018 in Talladega, Alabama.  (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Driver: Aric Almirola
Crew Chief: Johnny Klausmeier
Wins: 1
Starts together: 64

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SONOMA, CA - JUNE 23:  Erik Jones, driver of the #77 5-hour Energy Extra Strength Toyota, talks to his crew chief Chris Gayle after an on-track incident during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 23, 2017 in Sonoma, California.  (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images

Driver: Erik Jones
Crew Chief: Chris Gayle
Wins: 2
Starts together: 98

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 10:  Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Roush Fenway Racing Ford, speaks with his crew chief, Brian Pattie, in the garage area during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Martinsville Speedway on October 10, 2017 in Martinsville, Virginia.  (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images

Driver: Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
Crew Chief: Brian Pattie
Wins: 2
Starts together: 100

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CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 24:  Clint Bowyer(R), driver of the #14 Haas 30 Years of the VF1 Ford, speaks with his crew chief Mike Bugarewicz in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina.  (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images

Driver: Clint Bowyer
Crew Chief: Mike Bugarewicz
Wins: 2
Starts together: 98

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14:  Ryan Blaney, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford, talks with crew chief Jeremy Bullins on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida.  (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jerry Markland | Getty Images

Driver: Ryan Blaney
Crew Chief: Jeremy Bullins
Wins: 2
Starts together: 154

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 17:  Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 61st Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 17, 2019 in Daytona Beach, Florida.  (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images

Driver: Denny Hamlin
Crew Chief: Chris Gabehart
Wins: 4
Starts together: 29

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DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 07:  Chase Elliott(L), driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, and his crew chief Alan Gustafson celebrate in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 7, 2018 in Dover, Delaware.  (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

Driver: Chase Elliott
Crew Chief: Alan Gustafson
Wins: 5
Starts together: 133

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 10:  Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Credit One Bank Chevrolet, stands with crew chief Chad Johnston during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 61st Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 10, 2019 in Daytona Beach, Florida.  (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jerry Markland | Getty Images

Driver: Kyle Larson
Crew Chief: Chad Johnston
Wins: 5
Starts together: 132

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 28:  Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, and his crew chief Todd Gordon celebrate in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series First Data 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 28, 2018 in Martinsville, Virginia.  (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

Driver: Joey Logano
Crew Chief: Todd Gordon
Wins: 21
Starts together: 240

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HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 19:  Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Toyota, celebrates with crew chief Cole Pearn and the trophy in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship and the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 19, 2017 in Homestead, Florida.  (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Trotman | Getty Images

Driver: Martin Truex Jr.
Crew Chief: Cole Pearn
Wins: 23
Starts together: 171

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FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 05:  Kevin Harvick (R), driver of the #4 Mobil 1 Ford, and his crew chief, Rodney Childers, pose with the trophy in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 5, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas.  (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

Driver: Kevin Harvick
Crew Chief: Rodney Childers
Wins: 25
Starts together: 204

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LONG POND, PA - JULY 29:  Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Caramel Toyota, and his crew chief Adam Stevens celebrate in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander Outdoors 400 at Pocono Raceway on July 29, 2018 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.  (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jeff Zelevansky | Getty Images

Driver: Kyle Busch
Crew Chief: Adam Stevens
Wins: 26
Starts together: 156

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 09:  Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Ford, and his crew chief Paul Wolfe stand in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Advance Auto Parts Clash at Daytona International Speedway on February 9, 2019 in Daytona Beach, Florida.  (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images

Driver: Brad Keselowski
Crew Chief: Paul Wolfe
Wins: 29
Starts together: 309
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