a list of the drivers in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series who have gained and lost the most points standings positions after 13 races, 2016 vs. 2015 (of drivers who have attempted all 13 races):
Most positions gained
#3-Austin Dillon, 24 (2015) – 12(2016) = +12 positions
#6-Treavor Bayne, 31 – 19 = +12
#19-Carl Edwards, 16 – 5 = +11
#17-Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 27 – 18 = +9
#47-AJ Allmendinger, 21 – 17 = +4
Most positions lost:
#43-Aric Almirola, 10(2015) – 26(2016) = -16 positions
#5-Kasey Kahne, 8 – 20 = -12
#27-Paul Menard, 12 – 22 = -10
#88-Dale Earnhardt Jr., 5 – 13 = -8
#15-Clint Bowyer, 17 – 25 = -8
