By Rebecca Mezistrano, Ross Kohan AND Daniel Kuhn | The Street
While Coca-Cola still holds the top spot when it comes to America’s biggest soda brand, there is officially a battle for the number two spot. After decades of it being just a two-brand race, Dr Pepper has emerged as a contender as is now tied with Pepsi as America’s No.2 soda.
Coke is in no danger of losing its top spot with a commanding 19.2 percent share of the soda market, according to Beverage Digest. Pepsi and Dr Pepper both own an 8.3 percent share,. Sprite and Diet Coke rounded out the top five – both brands fall under the Coca-Cola umbrella.