8. Brandon Jones – 2,006 points
Brandon Jones’ move to Joe Gibbs Racing this season propelled him back into the playoffs for the first time since his rookie season in the Xfinity Series, but his year has also been plagued with inconsistent finishes and various struggles. If Jones can get the ship righted, he has all the tools to make a championship run, but he’s got a lot of ground to make up after a disappointing regular season.