Under the new system, he would begin the Chase as the overall points leader, with 5,050 points.

The ultimate goal is to be among the top 125 points leaders following the final event of the regular season.

Alonso came into last year's race as the points leaders and appeared poised to win the championship.

He was the points leader after the eighth race at Phoenix.

Kenseth had been the overall points leader entering the race.

She finished her high school career as Michigan's all-time points leader with 290.

Heading into her junior year, she was the sixth all-time points leader.

Gene was the points leader until the team folded due to lack of funds.

Kurt Busch was the points leader and sat on the front row.

Hamlin, the points leader before the race, led the most laps with a total of 190.