A Look At NASCAR’s 16 Cup Series Title Contenders

September 13, 2018 Jacob Seelman 0 5682

Erik Jones applies the winner’s decal to his car after topping the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona Int’l Speedway. (NASCAR photo)

10. Erik Jones – 2,005 points

Erik Jones may only have 14 top-10 finishes so far this season, but he’s peaking at the right time. He grabbed his first win at Daytona Int’l Speedway in July and has five finishes of eighth or better in the last six races. Don’t count Jones out when it comes to making a late push; he’s had great success on the short tracks in his career and both Martinsville and Phoenix could loom large if he makes it to the round of eight.

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Jacob Seelman

Jacob Seelman, 31, is the founder of 77 Sports Media and the current PR and digital content director for Race Face Brand Development. He studied Broadcast Journalism at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C., and also serves as the full-time tour announcer for the Must See Racing Sprint Car Series. A 12-year veteran of covering all forms of racing, Seelman is a multi-time award-winning writer whose work has been published in both SPEED SPORT Magazine and Athlon Magazine, among other publications. He has also helped to mentor multiple other writers and content creators who have gone on to successful careers in motorsports.