Geico 400 at Chicagoland Speedway: Chase Driver Rankings

Today's Geico 400 at the Chicagoland Speedway signaled the beginning of the 2012 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Denny Hamlin began the day with a slim three-point lead over Brad Keselowski, Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart. After today's race, the championship standings were shuffled. Some drivers rose to the occasion, while others faltered amidst the racing action. Two familiar faces dominated for much of the day, with their fellow competitors trying to play catch-up. In the end, only one driver was able to hoist the trophy in Victory Lane. Here's a quick look at how each Chase driver fared in Joliet, Illinois. Begin Slideshow...

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