NASCAR Power Rankings: Ross Chastain is back after impressive Charlotte win

Ross Chastain had dropped out of the top-10 rankings after Kansas, but he’s back in after his thrilling victory Sunday in the Coca-Cola 600.

As is typical for the longest race on the NASCAR calendar, the field had its comers and goers.

The toughest decision for this list might have been at No. 1. Does Kyle Larson keep it despite crashing out of the 600?

Yes he does. Because while the first wreck was his fault, he was on his way to a potentially decent finish, when he was collected in the wreck that ended his day.

Here are this week’s power rankings heading into Nashville Superspeeedway.

Dropped out: Joey Logano (Last Week: 7) 

On the verge: Chris Buescher, Kyle Busch, Austin Cindric, Joey Logano, Ryan Preece, Michael McDowell

10. Tyler Reddick (LW: 9)

Reddick was 26th, his fifth consecutive finish of 14th or worse. He probably shouldn’t even be on this list. But he was second, third and fourth in the stages and sits fifth in the standings. The 23XI driver and defending regular-season champion is still looking to match the success of last year.

9. Ross Chastain (LW: NR)

Chastain won at Charlotte for his fifth top-seven finish in the last seven races. The Trackhouse driver seems to have found a groove after a slow start to the season.

8. Alex Bowman (LW: 5)

An early spin for Bowman resulted in a 29th-place finish, three laps down. The Hendrick driver has seven top 10s this year and six finishes of 26th or worse.

7. Chase Briscoe (LW: 10)

A third-place finish at Charlotte gave Briscoe his second consecutive top-five finish and his fifth top five of the season. He continues to show the Joe Gibbs Racing ride should suit him.

6. Chase Elliott (LW: 8) 

Elliott placed sixth at Charlotte for his seventh top-10