Once a cup race is over, driver points are distributed according to the driver's position.

The total number of driver points determines a driver's overall ranking.

Martin was penalized 46 driver points for using an illegal carburetor late in the season.

That problem has been corrected by repairing the computer program that counts driver points.

Herta finished the season 7th in driver points with 1 class win.

She finished the year fourth in national driver points.

Nascar is expected to fine Stewart, place him on probation and possibly subtract driver points.

In addition to fines, Earnhardt could lose driver points.

Despite missing seven races, Duno finished 18th in driver points.

Briscoe finished 5th amongst the 33 participants earning him $302,305 and 30 driver points.