ADJUSTED CHASE POINTS: 5,030

TEAM: Joe Gibbs Racing

HOMETOWN: Chesterfield, Va.

AGE: 25

CAR: No. 11 FedEx Chevrolet

CREW CHIEF: Mike Ford

BEST CHAMPIONSHIP FINISH: --

OUTLOOK: The surprise of the Chase field, the rookie has been impressive and thrust himself into Chase contention by sweeping the Pocono races. He lacks the experience to win the title this year, but could pull off a stunner like he did at the start of the year when he won the Budweiser Shootout.

SPEAKING: ``It's really overwhelming. It's definitely going to be a task to do it. I mean, I think we're running well enough. If things go well, if things go the way they have, we're going to need to step it up a little bit to be championship contenders,'' Hamlin said.