In the 74th season of NASCAR in the United States and the 51st season in the modern era, a couple of riders have distanced themselves from the pack in the chase for the championship. Kicking off back in February of this year, the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series has featured a ton of intense action and thrilling wins. With a stacked roster of racers, a handful of competitors have risen to the top of the leaderboard. They are led by Chase Elliott who currently has 821 points and is over 100 points ahead of the nearest competitor. In addition to Elliott, former NASCAR champions Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson are looking for a return trip to the throne.
For this article, SBS will go into further detail about what each rider brings to the table, who will win the 2022 title and some more notes about wagering on NASCAR.
| Favorites to Win The 2022 NASCAR Cup Championship |  |
|---|---|
| Chase Elliott | +400 |
| Ross Chastain | +650 |
| Kyle Busch | +675 |
| Kyle Larson | +700 |
A dominant competitor this season, Elliott has also been one of the most consistent racers in all of NASCAR. With three first place finishes in 2022, the four-time NASCAR Cup Series most popular driver is having another fantastic year. Elliott last won the championship back in 2020 and will look to make more history if he can keep up this torrid pace all the way through November. With 17 total victories, the 26-year-old has also made sure to keep the top of the leaderboard as his main focus as opposed to going all or nothing. In addition to his three victories, he has also notched 11 total top-10 finishes in 2022.
Currently in third place in the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series, Chastain is one of the more aggressive drivers on the circuit which has led to wins and feuds. With two career wins, 2022 has been the 29-year old’s best season to date and he will be looking to close the gap on Elliott this fall. In addition to these two wins earlier this season, Chastain has notched eight top-five finishes which is near the top of the leaderboard for all NASCAR drivers.
One of the most recognizable names in the sport, Busch is a two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion, last winning the title back in 2019. Currently in eighth place in the NASCAR standings, Busch does have some ground to make up if he wants to catch the leader. The veteran was able to win earlier this year at the 2022 Food City Dirt Race back in April. Also thanks to his crafty savviness, Busch has been able to stick around the top 10 of the leaderboard and is still within striking distance of Elliott.
The last racer spotlight on our list, Larson is the reigning NASCAR Cup Series Champion. After winning both the regular and overall titles in 2021, the current title holder is also within striking distance. Currently in fifth place in the NASCAR Cup Series standings, Larson has notched one victory so far this season, coming back in February at the WISE Power 400. A very talented racer, the 30-year old still has some tricks left up his sleeve and is only 29 points away from second place in the NASCAR Cup Series standings.
Prediction: While there is still a lot of season left, Elliott has shown he can rack up wins and high finishes on a consistent basis. With his commanding lead, take the 26-year old to win the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Championship.
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As a devout aficionado of sports, Chris Boline has carved a career within the athletic realm. A skilled scribe, he boasts a decade-long portfolio that encompasses coverage of the NBA G League, the Los Angeles Chargers, football and basketball across the country. Beyond his professional pursuits, Chris is deeply invested in his community and dedicates his leisure hours to serving on boards, collaborating with community organizations, and cherishing the company of loved ones. CURRENTLY Business Development and freelance sports writing RESIDES IN Reno, NV EDUCATION University of Nevada BS and MBA EXPERTISE -Sports writing proficiency in: NFL, NBA, UFC, boxing, golf, and some motor sports -Topical news -Promotional and marketing ideas/updates -Business development Summary Chris Boline serves in a business development sales capacity as his day job. He has previously held sales/marketing positions with The Applied Companies (TAC), KTVN 2 News and the NBA G League’s Reno Bighorns, affiliate of the Sacramento Kings. He is a Reno native and is a member of various community boards including the Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, NCET and the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA). Chris graduated from the University of Nevada in 2015 with a bachelors in management and economics and also earned his MBA from Nevada in 2023. More about Chris: Past president of the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA) 2022-23 Two-time honoree for University of Nevada Alumni Chapter of the Year (Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, 2017 & COBAA, 2021) 2021 NCET award for Professional Services Organization of the Year with TAC Northern Nevada Human Resources Association 2020 Best Places to Work-Northern Nevada, Second Place with TAC 2016-17 Reno Bighorns MVP from the Sacramento Kings The Nevada Sagebrush editor-in-chief 2013-15 Associated Collegiate Press 2015 Four-year Non-daily Newspaper Pacemaker honoree University of Nevada, Reno College of Business Dean's List honoree (5x) from 2011-2015 Nevada Press Association award for Best Sports Column – Community in 2015 Education
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