Ryan Newman

Sunday at Las Vegas he just could not hold track position. "I was actually disappointed in our finish at Vegas, finishing 14th. We were a top-10 car at times, but we struggled. There were a couple of runs where we were a 25th place car." Regardless of how Newman is feeling right now, the last time he ranked in the top-10 in Cup Series points was after the second race of the 2006 season. "Two top-10s and a 14th outside of that is good for points, but our main goal is to be in the top-five each and every week. That's what's going to win you a championship."

This week, Newman holds the number three slot in Cup Series points.