The NRL MVP race for Round 23 has taken an interesting turn, with Roosters star Whyte currently in the lead.
However, it's important to note that he isn't guaranteed the title, as the competition is fierce among the top contenders.
Dylan Edwards, who is out of action, has dropped to the second position, while Scott Drinkwater's flawless score of 20 places him just three votes shy of first.
Nathan Cleary has only managed to score a single point, putting him slightly behind Drinkwater, while Haumole Olakau'atu is in hot pursuit, trailing by a mere eight votes.
Braydon Trindall, who did not score during the Sharks' defeat to the Dragons, follows closely behind him, with James Tedesco taking the seventh spot at 26 votes off the top spot.
The top ten is rounded off by Sua Fa'alogo, Nicho Hynes, and Kalyn Ponga, although they find themselves a bit further from the leaders.
Round 23 marked a return to more definitive man-of-the-match performances compared to previous weeks.
Notable players like Scott Drinkwater, Sua Fa'alogo, Max Plath, Keaon Koloamatangi, and Dominic Young scored a perfect 20.
Additionally, in other matches, Luke Metcalf, Leka Halasima, Naufahu Whyte, Billy Smith, Ryan Couchman, and Clint Gutherson each received five out of five ratings from at least one judge.
To see the complete Round 23 votes, click here for the full leaderboard.