SPEED SPORT Power Rankings

Harvick: 'It Felt
Kevin Harvick celebrates in front of the grandstands after winning Sunday at Darlington Raceway. (HHP/Chris Owens photo)

2. Kevin Harvick

Kevin Harvick kicked off the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs by winning the Cook Out Southern 500 Sunday night at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway. It was his eighth victory of the season. He also has 18 top-five finishes in 27 races.