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@Eric. I think your idea has merit. I honestly believe some wins have more value than others. I think winning at Daytona has more value than a win at Talladega, and I think a road course win has more value than a win on a mile-and-a-half track. To your point, a win in the pressure cooker of the last 3-5 races has more value than a win at Auto Club.
The trick is to come up with some way that devises the best formula for determining. People will argue, but I think JJ had a better season than Harvick. Hambone had a better season than Harvick, but Harvick was VERY good, good for 3rd place. On the other hand, by virtue of winning, I think Jamie Mac had a better season than the Busch Bros, Jeffs Gordon and Burton, The Biff and even Smoke and Cousin Carl. Consistency was an issue for him, but Dude, the guy won THREE races.
Maybe there is no perfect way. I just thought the 2003 season was exhibit "A" for the Chase, plus I recently watched Earnhardt's last win at Talladega on DVD, and there Bobby Labonte was, knowing he already had the championship and he's just out for a Sunday drive. Harvick winning by 200+ points would have been a travesty (sorry Harvick fans).