A graphic of Kyle Larson, Chase Briscoe, Denny Hamlin and William Byron as the Championship 4

BACK TO GALLERIES

All-time Championship 4 appearances by driver

By Staff report | Published: October 30, 2025 19

NASCAR Digital Media

BACK TO GALLERIES

1 of 19

A graphic of Kyle Larson, Chase Briscoe, Denny Hamlin and William Byron as the Championship 4

NASCAR Digital Media

This season's Championship 4 consists of Kyle Larson, Chase Briscoe, Denny Hamlin and William Byron. How many times has each driver made the Championship 4? And who has made it in the past? Read to see the full list dating back to when the elimination format was introduced in 2014.

2 of 19

Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway.

Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images

Joey Logano

Championship 4 appearances: Six. All have come in even years.
Best finish: Champion in 2018, 2022 and 2024

3 of 19

Denny Hamlin celebrates a NASCAR Cup Series win.

Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images

Denny Hamlin

Championship 4 appearances: Five, including this year
Best finish: Third in 2014 and 2021

4 of 19

Martin Truex Jr. in 2017

Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images

Martin Truex Jr.

Championship 4 appearances: Five
Best finish: Champion in 2017

5 of 19

Kevin Harvick celebrates his 2014 title

Sean Gardner | Getty Images

Kevin Harvick

Championship 4 appearances: Five
Best finish: Champion in 2014

6 of 19

Kyle Busch at Miami in 2015

Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images

Kyle Busch

Championship 4 appearances: Five
Best finish: Champion in 2015, 2019

7 of 19

AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, poses for a photo after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 and the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Christian Petersen | Getty Images

Chase Elliott

Championship 4 appearances: Three
Best finish: Champion in 2020

8 of 19

CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 10: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 10, 2021 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brian Lawdermilk | Getty Images

Kyle Larson

Championship 4 appearances: Three, including the 2023 season
Best finish: Champion in 2021

9 of 19

William Byron celebrates at Martinsville Speedway.

David Jensen | Getty Images

William Byron

Championship 4 appearances: Three; each of the last three seasons
Best finish: Third in 2023 and 2024

10 of 19

Ryan Blaney celebrates the NASCAR Cup Series championship at Phoenix with arms raised in front of the Bill France Cup

Chris Graythen | Getty Images

Ryan Blaney

Championship 4 appearances: Two
Best finish: Champion in 2023

11 of 19

Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images

Christopher Bell

Championship 4 appearances: Two
Best finish: Third in 2022

12 of 19

Brad Keselowski smiles in the garage

Matt Sullivan | Getty Images

Brad Keselowski

Championship 4 appearances: Two
Best finish: Second in 2020

13 of 19

AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 27: Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 ONX Homes/iFly Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Echopark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on March 27, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Dylan Buell | Getty Images

Ross Chastain

Championship 4 appearances: One
Best finish: Second in 2022

14 of 19

Jimmie Johnson won it all in 2017

Jonathan Ferrey | Getty Images

Jimmie Johnson

Championship 4 appearances: One
Best finish: Champion in 2016

15 of 19

Ryan Newman at Miami in 2014

Robert Laberge | Getty Images

Ryan Newman

Championship 4 appearances: One
Best finish: Second in 2014

16 of 19

Jeff Gordon at Miami in 2015

Sean Gardner | Getty Images

Jeff Gordon

Championship 4 appearances: One
Best finish: Third in 2015

17 of 19

Joey Logano, Carl Edwards wreck in 2016

Chris Trotman | Getty Images

Carl Edwards

Championship 4 appearances: One
Best finish: Fourth in 2016

18 of 19

Chase Briscoe celebrates in Victory Lane.

Brittney Wilbur | NASCAR Digital Media

Chase Briscoe

Championship 4 appearances: One
Best finish: TBD

19 of 19

Tyler Reddick soaks in some of his sponsor's beverage in Victory Lane at Homestead-Miami Speedway

Sean Gardner | Getty Images

Tyler Reddick

Championship 4 appearances: One
Best finish: Fourth in 2024