Erik Jones Will Start 19th At Phoenix This Week
2 days agoFor Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway, Erik Jones will begin the race from the 19th position, his lowest at the site to start from since 2022. In 16 races at Phoenix, Jones has nine top-20 finishes and nabbed positive Place Differential six times. Through 35 races in 2024, Jones has 15 top-20 finishes, including four at short tracks and an average finish of 22.9. In practice, Jones ranked 15th in overall lap averages, 25th in five consecutive lap averages, and 21st in overall lap averages. Although his practice speeds are underwhelming, Jones is worth consideration for all DFS formats, especially as his equipment and history indicate that he will compete for a top-20 finish.
Source: DriverAverages.com
Source: DriverAverages.com