Glossary / General

top 10

27 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Finishing in the 'top 10' means coming in among the first ten cars in a race, which is considered a good result.

Technical Definition

In racing, 'top 10' refers to finishing a race within the first ten positions. It is often a benchmark for a strong performance, especially for teams or drivers not usually competing for wins.

Hear It Discussed

"Where do you think he can end up this season in terms of championship finishing? I think top 10 is a great achievement for him."
MID SEASON REVIEW AND JUNE UPDATE BTCC 2026 BTCP British Touring Car Podcast 27:23

"Listen, if, I'm going to say this out here, everybody, if Aston Martin is any of the drivers are in the top 10, I will eat that wing anyways to celebrate. Are you going to eat that wing on the race..."
POST TEST F1 PREDICTIONS – Episode 6 | The Cooldown Lap The Cooldown Lap Podcast 35:57

"going into San Diego it would not be about winning the race we just need a top 10 and for exactly the reason that you said about going to Sonoma"
Hamlin stays HOT + San Diego Street Course Preview Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour presented by NASCAR on FOX 42:28