Comments: NASCAR Picks for Kansas

Even a trip to a 1.5-mile track like Charlotte last weekend didn't exactly go according to plan. Fuel mileage reeled its ugly head, leading to a surprise victory by Clint Bowyer. Brad Keselowski was the big loser, falling to 11th after running out of gas while trying to stretch a run a few extra laps to reach his window. Keselowski had been dominating much of the race, and instead of celebrating a win, he didn't even get a top-10. It just goes to show that neither drivers nor fantasy owners can feel comfortable in the outcome of the race until the checkered flag waves.

This weekend, the series heads to Kansas Speedway for the second race in a row at a 1.5-mile track. Unfortunately, fuel mileage has had a habit of deciding races at Kansas as well. In fact, Keselowski used fuel mileage to score a win at the track last year, and the victory basically jump started a hot streak that really has yet to end. However, last weekend's race showed that even the best at conserving fuel mess up sometimes, and fantasy owners could be holding their breath in the closing again Sunday as drivers try to squeeze enough drops of fuel to make it to the finish.

1. Jimmie Johnson, Lowe's/Kobalt Tools
2. Denny Hamlin, FedEx
3. Greg Biffle, 3M/Bondo
4. Brad Keselowski, Miller Lite
5. Matt Kenseth, Husky/Dollar General
6. Kasey Kahne, Farmers Insurance/Quaker State
7. Jeff Gordon, Drive to End Hunger/Axalta
8. Tony Stewart, Bass Pro Shops/Mobil 1
9. Kevin Harvick, Budweiser/Rheem
10. Carl Edwards, Fastenal/Aflac/UPS/Subway
11. Martin Truex, Jr., NAPA Auto Parts
12. Kyle Busch, Mars Brands/Interstate Batteries
13. Clint Bowyer, 5-Hour Energy
14. Mark Martin, Aaron's Dream Machine
15. Joey Logano, Shell-Pennzoil
16. Regan Smith, Guy Roofing
17. Sam Hornish, Jr., SKF/AAA
18. Paul Menard, Menards
19. Kurt Busch, Furniture Row
20. Ryan Newman, Quicken Loans/Haas Automation
21. Jamie McMurray, McDonald's/Cessna
22. Marcos Ambrose, Stanley/Dewalt Power Tools
23. Jeff Burton, Caterpillar/Cheerios
24. Aric Almirola, Smithfield Foods
25. Juan Montoya, Target
26. A.J. Allmendinger, Phoenix Racing
27. Travis Kvapil, Burger King/Doctor Pepper
28. David Ragan, CSX Transportation/Peanut Patch
29. Landon Cassill, Little Joe's Autos
30. David Gilliland, Love's Travel Stops/A&W Restaurants