Gordon's lead in Chase standings safe for now

Jeff Gordon, the leader in the NASCAR Chase for the Nextel Cup standings, had about a 20-point lead over Gordon at the 150-lap point of the race.
Clint Bowyer, the surprise driver in the Chase, third place in the standings at the start of the race at Martinsville, was in 27th place after 157 laps. He had the lowest position of the Chase drivers after 157 laps.
Carl Edwards was moving up and in 14th. Tony Stewart was in 18th, Matt Kenseth in 19th and Denny Hamlin in 21st after 160 laps.