Tont Stewart’s 2011 Chase can be summed up in one word, fantastic. Stewart captured his fourth win of the season last Sunday in Texas, and is even more impressive when you consider that he has won half of the eight Chase races. Carl Edwards was in Stewart’s tire tracks crossing the line second and isn’t backing down without a fight.

The gap between Edwards and Stewart is just three points with Phoenix and Homestead remaining on the schedule.

Kyle Busch dropped to 11th in the Chase after being parked in Texas. Busch had a great regular season but looks like he will have another disappointing Chase run.

Now the Chase heads off to the land of the unknown as Edwards and Stewart continue their battle on the newly reconfigured Phoenix International Raceway where things certainly will heat up in the valley of the sun.

1. Carl Edwards 1 Win        Points: 2316       Behind: Leader
2. Tony Stewart 4 Wins       Points: 2313       Behind: - 3
3. Kevin Harvick 4 Wins       Points: 2283       Behind: - 33
4. Matt Kenseth 3 Wins        Points: 2278       Behind: - 38
5. Brad Keselowski 3 Wins   Points: 2267       Behind: - 49
6. Jimmie Johnson 2 Wins    Points: 2261       Behind: - 55
7. Dale Earnhardt Jr.            Points: 2237      Behind: - 79
8. Jeff Gordon 3 Wins           Points: 2235       Behind: - 81
9. Kurt Busch 2 Wins            Points: 2229       Behind: - 87
10. Denny Hamlin 1 Win        Points: 2217       Behind: - 99     
11. Kyle Busch 4 Wins          Points: 2216       Behind: - 100
12. Ryan Newman 1 Win       Points: 2213       Behind: - 103

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