With the Texas race being so chaotic, this week's power rankings consist of a mix of those who made it through all the wrecks and those who appeared strong before being in an accident.
The top-two didn’t change: Kyle Larson, who finished fourth, remains atop the list and William Byron, who suffered damage when he collided with Cole Custer, remains second despite a 13th-place finish.
Here are the rankings for this week before the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Kansas Speedway this weekend.
Dropped out: Austin Cindric (Last Week: 10)
On the verge: Kyle Busch , Austin Cindric, Austin Dillon , Ryan Preece , Bubba Wallace
10. Joey Logano (Last Week: NR)
Logano has just one top-5 in 11 races this year. But it was his win Sunday at Texas, and that gets him on the list.
9. Tyler Reddick (LW: 8)
Reddick had a disappointing day at Texas as he had contact with Daniel Suarez late in the race. He finished 21st.
8. Alex Bowman (LW: 7)
Bowman had a slow pit stop and later got caught up in a wreck, ending his day after 172 laps. But he had finished third in the opening stage, a sign of the Hendrick Motorsports driver’s strength.
7. Chase Elliott (LW: 5)
A two-tire stop for track position wasn’t good enough to keep Elliott up front at Texas. He finished a disappointing 16th.
6. Ross Chastain (LW: 9)
Chastain said he didn’t have confidence in his car early but then he did late in the race, where he nearly rallied to win. He settled for second. But still a good day.
5. Christopher Bell (LW: 4)
Bell finished ninth at Texas after not finishing top-10 in the first two stages. A decent day but expected more from the Joe Gibbs Racing driver.
4. Denny Hamlin (LW: 3)
Hamlin's day ended early when his engine
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