NASCAR Truck Series Driver Power Rankings after 2018 Eldora Dirt Derby

Chevrolet, LW: 4. JUSTIN HALEY. #5. A win by a playoff-ineligible driver, Chase Briscoe, clinched Justin Haley his first career Truck Series playoff berth since three playoff berths are still available and just three races remain on the regular season schedule. He finished in ninth place at Eldora, and he hopes to earn some more playoff points throughout the rest of the season with more top 10 or even top five performances.. No. 24, GMS Racing

#4. Ben Rhodes endured some bad luck at Eldora. He won the pole position, won his qualifying race and won the first stage of the race. Yet as he led the race early in the second stage, he made contact with the wall. As a result, he damaged his truck, necessitating a pit stop. He never recovered and finished the race in 29th place. Fortunately, Eldora Speedway is the only track at which making contact with the wall is a common occurrence. Rhodes will try to avoid the wall at the remaining tracks.. No. 41, ThorSport Racing. Ford, LW: 5. BEN RHODES

#3. Noah Gragson was relegated to the last chance qualifier. He advanced out of the last chance qualifier by finishing in second place in that race, but he started the Eldora Dirt Derby in 27th. He worked his way up to sixth by the time the checkered flag flew. That determination not to give up will serve him well in the playoffs. Qualifying better will make it easier for him to contend throughout entire races as well.. No. 18, Kyle Busch Motorsports. Toyota, LW: 3. NOAH GRAGSON

#2. The #16 Hattori Racing Enterprises iRacing Toyota looked quite sporty, and Brett Moffitt drove it to a fifth place finish. Eldora Speedway was the first track at which iRacing sponsored Moffitt. Fr8 Auctions sponsored him at Chicagoland Speedway and he won. If he lands a sponsor for the race at Bristol Motor Speedway, he will make them proud.. No. 16, Hattori Racing Enterprises. Toyota, LW: 2. BRETT MOFFITT

#1. Johnny Sauter is not a dirt ringer and that was evident throughout the Eldora Dirt Derby. He was relegated to the last chance qualifier. He made the race on owner points and started in 29th place. On lap 11 of the race, he brought out the first caution flag period with a spin. Eventually, he finished on the lead lap in 16th. Fortunately for him, the remainder of the Truck Series schedule contains only raced on paved oval tracks. He is the points leader and has the most playoff points. That sets him up as the favorite to win the Truck Series championship.. No. 21, GMS Racing. Chevrolet, LW: 1. JOHNNY SAUTER