The fifth Chase race of 2011 shuffled the standings a little more with just five races remaining before a new Sprint Cup champion is crowned. Carl Edwards increased his point lead while Jimmie Johnson fell from third to eighth after crashing hard late in the Bank of America 500.

Carl Edwards holds a five point advantage over Kevin Harvick with the top eight separated by 35 points as the series heads to Talladega.

The “Big One” could have a major impact on the 2011 NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup in round six next Sunday.

1. Carl Edwards 1 Win         Points: 2203                  Behind: Leader 

2. Kevin Harvick 4 Wins       Points: 2198                  Behind:  - 5     

3. Matt Kenseth 3 Wins       Points: 2196                  Behind:  - 7
4. Kyle Busch 4 Wins          Points: 2185                  Behind: - 18
5. Tony Stewart 2 Wins       Points: 2179                  Behind: - 24
6. Brad Keselowski 3 Wins  Points: 2178                  Behind: - 25
7. Kurt Busch 2 Wins          Points: 2176                  Behind: - 27
8. Jimmie Johnson 2 Wins  Points: 2168                   Behind: - 35
9. Dale Earnhardt Jr.          Points: 2143                   Behind: - 60
10. Ryan Newman 1 Win    Points: 2142                   Behind: - 61     
11. Jeff Gordon 3 Wins      Points: 2137                   Behind: - 66
12.  Denny Hamlin 1 Win    Points: 2117                  Behind:  - 86

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