Last year at this time, 10 of the 12 Chase spots were decided heading to the regular-season finale at Richmond. The race to the Chase was still dramatic, though, as Jeff Gordon surpassed Kyle Busch in the closing laps to take the 12th and final spot. This season, there are still five spots unclaimed heading to Richmond. Ten drivers remain alive for those spots, with seven still controlling their own destiny. Which drivers raced way into Chase in final race Season: Driver, Final Points position 2012: Jeff Gordon, 10th 2009: Brian Vickers, 12th 2006: Kasey Kahne, 8th 2005: Ryan Newman, 6th 2004: Jeremy Mayfield, 10th Only 10 drivers made Chase from 2004-06 See a breakdown and prediction of the complete race finish and the Chase at ESPN.com Stats & Info .
