1998 Atlanta 500 Classic - Positions gained/lost
Track Atlanta Motor Speedway
City Hampton, GA
Type Oval
Length 1.541 mi
| P | Driver | Nat | Start | Finish | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Stewart |  | 25 | 5 | +20 |
| 2 | Robbie Buhl | | 21 | 11 | +10 |
| 3 | Roberto Guerrero |  | 28 | 19 | +9 |
| 4 | Davey Hamilton | | 10 | 2 | +8 |
| 5 | Eddie Cheever | | 11 | 3 | +8 |
| 6 | Sam Schmidt | | 22 | 15 | +7 |
| 7 | Kenny Brack |  | 6 | 1 | +5 |
| 8 | Steve Knapp | | 19 | 14 | +5 |
| 9 | Raul Boesel |  | 15 | 10 | +5 |
| 10 | Andy Michner | | 14 | 9 | +5 |
| 11 | Donnie Beechler | | 24 | 22 | +2 |
| 12 | Brian Tyler | | 23 | 21 | +2 |
| 13 | Arie Luyendyk |  | 9 | 8 | +1 |
| 14 | J. J. Yeley | | 26 | 25 | +1 |
| 15 | Buddy Lazier | | 18 | 17 | +1 |
| 16 | Jack Miller | | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 17 | Scott Goodyear |  | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 18 | Mark Dismore | | 5 | 7 | -2 |
| 19 | Robby Unser | | 13 | 16 | -3 |
| 20 | Jeff Ward | | 2 | 6 | -4 |
| 21 | John Paul Jr. | | 17 | 23 | -6 |
| 22 | Marco Greco | | 7 | 13 | -6 |
| 23 | Stan Wattles | | 20 | 26 | -6 |
| 24 | Greg Ray | | 16 | 24 | -8 |
| 25 | Billy Boat | | 1 | 12 | -11 |
| 26 | Stephan Gregoire |  | 8 | 20 | -12 |
| 27 | Scott Sharp | | 3 | 18 | -15 |
| 28 | Buzz Calkins | | 12 | 28 | -16 |