Smallest between 1st and 2nd:

The smallest lead between first and second in the NASCAR Busch Series standings with eight races to go was Johnny Benson’s seven-point cushion over Chad Little in 1995. Benson scored the title that season for BACE Motorsports, the first of an unprecedented three NASCAR Busch Series titles in a row for team owner Bill Baumgardner.(NASCAR PR)(9-10-2003)