Catching up the top Nextel Cup drivers

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Rusty Wallace

No. 2 Dodge, Penske Racing South

This week: This is Wallace's final shot at a Cup victory at Talladega Superspeedway and also his last opportunity to win a restrictor-plate race. His best showing in 44 starts at Talladega was a fifth-place finish back in 1988. He has 12 top-10 finishes and 14 DNFs (did not finish).

Last week: Wallace's third-place finish at Dover International Speedway on Sunday moved him to second in the standings, seven points behind leader Jimmie Johnson. He has had no DNFs this season.

Etc.: Alabama Gov. Bob Riley will proclaim Sunday "Rusty Wallace Day" in the state, joining Talladega in recognizing the driver during prerace ceremonies.

Ryan Newman

No. 12 Dodge, Penske Racing South

This...