Power Rankings: Darlington

After another top-five finish, it certainly appears that Harvick will finish the regular season right where he started it in our Power Rankings -- sitting comfortably on top.

With his 15th top-five finish of the season, Logano -- who raced for a title at Homestead last year -- could match his season total from 2014 as the regular season closes at Richmond.

The Chase just got a little 'Rowdier.' Haters be gone, Busch officially clinched his Chase berth at Darlington.

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Keselowski looked as dominant as he has all season at Darlington, leading more than half the race’s 367 laps. He earned his first pole of the season, too.

That elusive Southern 500 win still remains out of Junior's grip, but he’s on pace for his fourth straight season of 20-plus top-10 finishes.

Johnson struggled mightily at Darlington, even drawing the ire of teammate/car owner Jeff Gordon, who wanted the 48 penalized for a pit road incident. No bueno.

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Hamlin's consistency in 2015 has been on par with last season, but he's been stronger more often -- he already has two more top-five finishes than all of 2014. Case in point? Darlington.

Along with Johnson, Kenseth was the other strong, veteran driver to be tamed by the track "Too Tough to Tame," struggling almost immediately and finishing 21st. Joe Gibbs Racing is so strong right now, however, that you shouldn't expect this to be more than a blip on the radar.

Truex has led just 11 laps since his Pocono win. He led 454 in the four-race Kansas to Pocono stretch, alone. The No. 78 team seems to have lost something.

So many drivers dream of winning the Coca-Cola 600 or the Southern 500, two of NASCAR's majors. Edwards has won both -- in 2015.

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Darlington was the best the No. 41 team has looked in weeks, but Busch needs to show a little more power over the next few races to put him back in title-contention talk.

As long as he can make it to the first green flag at Richmond, McMurray will earn his first Chase berth. Hard to believe, but a great accomplishment for a consistent driver.

Newman is still on the Chase bubble, but appears set to make his third consecutive Chase for the Sprint Cup.

A seven-time Southern 500 winner, Gordon's final dance with the "Lady in Black" was a bit of a letdown -- especially when you consider it now relegates him to Chase-watch status for Richmond.

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Kahne clinched his Chase berth last time with a win in the regular season's penultimate race at Atlants. Maybe he's going for the walk-off win in 2015, but it isn't looking promising.

The Richard Childress Racing driver certainly could be sitting a lot more comfortably heading into Richmond had he finished better at Darlington.

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Once again, Clint Bowyer will be one of the most interesting cars to watch at Richmond on Saturday. Funny, ain't it?

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Almirola benefitted from an 11th-place finish at Darlington, but it wasn't quite enough to put himself in to Chase position yet. Still, it looks like it's possible he could get it done at Richmond -- on points this time, to boot.

Sporting the fan-voted best throwback paint scheme, Larson didn't disappoint, finishing in the top 10. Only problem? It's just the second time he's done so since June at Pocono.

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When Biffle rises in the Power Rankings with an 18th-place finish, you know it's been a down season for the veteran, who appears set to miss his first Chase since 2011.