Kyle Busch and the top 10

I've been catching a little grief for being critical of Kyle Busch's driving style last year. Nothing new there. I catch grief for the things I writer from time to time.
But it got me thinking: Where does Kyle Busch rank among current drivers in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series?
He finished fifth in the Chase for the Nextel Cup, but that doesn't necessarily mean his is the fifth best driver out there right now.
Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon are clearly 1-2 and probably interchangable. During the first 26 races of the year, Gordon was by far better than Johnson. But Johnson turned in another stellar Chase and won another Cup championship. After that, it's a toss up.
Here is my top 10:
1. Jimmie Johnson - Two straight Cup titles are hard to ignore.
2. Jeff Gordon - If not for the Chase, Gordon might have six Cup championships by now.
3. Tony Stewart - He will probably be the first driver to win a race for Toyota.
4. Matt Kenseth - Consistent. When he does win a Chase, it will be with 10 straight top fives.
5. Carl Edwards - Destroyed Busch Series compeition, except for that pesky 29 team.
6. Kurt Busch - Made the Chase with clearly inferior equipment and won a couple races to boot.
7. Kyle Busch - Young and talented a volatile combination. Experience will only make him better.
8. Mark Martin - Would have been in the Chase if he wanted to race a full schedule.
9. Kevin Harvick - Daytona 500 winners are hard to ignore.
10. Jeff Burton - Like Kenseth, consistent every week, doesn't wreck many cars and is always in contention.