The early Top 10 MPD list reads like a cross-section of NASCAR’s fan favorites and personalities, not strictly the winningest drivers, but those whose personas and races resonate. As of Oct. 15, 2025, NASCAR released the early Top 10 vote-getters in the Cup Series, in no particular order: Christopher Bell, Shane van Gisbergen, Chase Elliott, Ryan Blaney, Kyle Busch, Kyle Larson, Ross Chastain, William Byron, Joey Logano, and Denny Hamlin.

What stands out immediately is how this mix balances established legends with newer or cross-series favorites, signaling that fans are casting a wide net beyond just race winners. Take Shane van Gisbergen, for instance.

His inclusion suggests that the outsider-turned-NASCAR-star narrative is striking chords with fans. SVG’s aggressive yet clean style, p

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