Kyle Larson Power Ranks

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Power Rankings: Kyle Larson inching toward first 2020 win coming out of West Coast

By Pat DeCola | Published: March 10, 2020 21

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Kyle Larson Power Ranks

NASCAR.com's Pat DeCola ranks the top 20 NASCAR Cup Series drivers after the race at Phoenix Raceway.

Editor's note: This article has been updated following the postponement of race events at Atlanta and Homestead-Miami.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 Kroger Chevrolet, prepares for practice at Auto Club Speedway on February 28, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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20. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (-1)

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 29: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 Victory Junction Chevrolet, stands by his car before qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on February 29, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Katelyn Mulcahy | Getty Images

19. Bubba Wallace (NR)

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 07: Erik Jones, driver of the #20 Interstate Batteries Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 07, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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18. Erik Jones (-3)

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 07: Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 SunnyD Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 07, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Christian Petersen | Getty Images

17. Chris Buescher (-1)

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 07: William Byron, driver of the #24 Hertz Chevrolet, walks the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 07, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Christian Petersen | Getty Images

16 William Byron (+1)

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 12: Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford, speaks with the media during the NASCAR Cup Series 62nd Annual Daytona 500 Media Day at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images

15. Matt DiBenedetto (-4)

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 09: Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series 62nd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 09, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images

14. Kurt Busch (-1)

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 07: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Mobil 1/Haas CNC Ford, talks with Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 07, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Christian Petersen | Getty Images

13. Clint Bowyer (+5)

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 12: Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford, speaks with the media during the NASCAR Cup Series 62nd Annual Daytona 500 Media Day at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images

12 Aric Almirola (+2)

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 07: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 07, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Christian Petersen | Getty Images

11. Martin Truex Jr. (-3)

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 06: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 06, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

10. Jimmie Johnson (--)

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 07: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #12 XPEL Ford, walks the grid during qualifying to the NASCAR Xfinity Series LS Tractor 200 at Phoenix Raceway on March 07, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Christian Petersen | Getty Images

9. Brad Keselowski (--)

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 21: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Pennzoil Ford, climbs into his car during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on February 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jonathan Ferrey | Getty Images

8. Ryan Blaney (-3)

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 06: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Axalta Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 06, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

7. Alex Bowman (-1)

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 07: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 McDonald's Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 07, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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6. Kyle Larson (+6)

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 07: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 UniFirst Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 07, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Christian Petersen | Getty Images

5. Chase Elliott (+2)

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Office Toyota, prepares for practice at Auto Club Speedway on February 28, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Meg Oliphant | Getty Images

4. Denny Hamlin (-1)

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 06: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Sport Clips Toyota, prepares to drive during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 06, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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3. Kyle Busch (-1)

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Mobil 1 Ford, prepares for practice at Auto Club Speedway on February 28, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Meg Oliphant | Getty Images

2. Kevin Harvick (+2)

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 07: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 07, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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1. Joey Logano (--)