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Jeff Gordon and Kurt Busch each have posted two top-fives and three top-10s in four races in '09.Gordon, Busch on beam in '09 after lackluster '08s
By Official Release
March 13, 2009
11:16 AM EDT
March 13, 2009
11:16 AM EDT
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Four-time Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon and 2004 series champ Kurt Busch each have dusted off subpar 2008 seasons to reclaim prominence thus far in 2009.
The statistics tell the tale. The two rank in the top five in every key Loop Data category.
Below are a number of Loop Data statistical categories, and the top five in each through this season's first four races:
| Pos. | Driver Rating | No. | Avg. Run Pos. | No. | Fast Laps Run | No. | Pct. Laps/Top 15 | No. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | J. Gordon | 120.5 | J. Gordon | 5.818 | J. Gordon | 100 | J. Gordon | 94.4 | |||
| 2. | Ku. Busch | 108.2 | J. Johnson | 8.487 | Ku. Busch | 94 | C. Edwards | 89 | |||
| 3. | C. Edwards | 104.3 | Ku. Busch | 8.507 | G. Biffle | 90 | J. Johnson | 87.9 | |||
| 4. | J. Johnson | 104.2 | C. Edwards | 8.583 | J. Johnson | 81 | Ku. Busch | 80.8 | |||
| 5. | Ky. Busch | 104.0 | D. Hamlin | 11.4 | Ky. Busch | 59 | D. Hamlin | 78.3 |
Additionally, the two champions are far surpassing their numbers from 2008.
Gordon sits atop the series standings, holding a 43-point lead over Clint Bowyer. Last season, Gordon reached only as high as fifth in the points.
Busch finished last season 18th in points, but after four races this season is third in the series standings after a dominant win at Atlanta.
Take a look at the statistical difference between last season and this one for both drivers (through four races):
Jeff Gordon
| Year | Avg. Fin. | Avg. Run Pos. | Fast Laps Run | Pct. Laps/Top 15 | Driver Rating | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 20.5 | 6.9 | 67 | 91.6 | 105.7 | 93 |
| 2009 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 100 | 94.4 | 120.5 | 142 |
• Shop: Jeff Gordon in the Superstore | Stats: Jeff Gordon in 2009
Kurt Busch
| Year | Avg. Fin. | Avg. Run Pos. | Fast Laps Run | Pct. Laps/Top 15 | Driver Rating | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 16.0 | 19.7 | 8 | 34.2 | 78.4 | 9 |
| 2009 | 9.8 | 8.5 | 94 | 80.8 | 108.2 | 237 |
• Shop: Kurt Busch in the Superstore | Stats: Kurt Busch in 2009
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