Sprint Cup/Nextel Cup Champions (under Chase System)
| Year | Champion | Team | Wins | Top 5 | Top 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Kurt Busch | Roush Racing | 1 | 6 | 9 |
| 2005 | Tony Stewart | Joe Gibbs Racing | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| 2006 | Jimmie Johnson | Hendrick Motorsports | 2 | 7 | 8 |
| 2007 | Jimmie Johnson | Hendrick Motorsports | 4 | 6 | 7 |
| 2008 | Jimmie Johnson | Hendrick Motorsports | 3 | 5 | 7 |
| 2009 | Jimmie Johnson | Hendrick Motorsports | 4 | 7 | 9 |
| 2010 | Jimmie Johnson | Hendrick Motorsports | 1 | 7 | 9 |
| 2011 | Tony Stewart | Stewart Haas Racing | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| 2012 | Brad Keselowski | Penske Racing | 2 | 3 | 8 |
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