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Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell race at the Charlotte Roval.
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Top fives by driver in the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season

By Staff Report | Published: December 7, 2024 34
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Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell race at the Charlotte Roval.

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Scoring a top-five finish in the NASCAR Cup Series is a big deal because it indicates driver talent and car pace. Finishing toward the front of the field is difficult to do, but these drivers were able to do just that this past season. See which drivers topped the top-five board during the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season.

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Harrison Burton looks on from the Cup Series qualifying grid at Talladega Superspeedway

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Driver: Harrison Burton

Team: Wood Brothers Racing

2024 top fives: 1

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Austin Dillon looks on.

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Driver: Austin Dillon

Team: Richard Childress Racing

2024 top fives: 1

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Noah Gragson stands against the pit wall at Iowa Speedway with arms folded across his chest.

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Driver: Noah Gragson

Team: Stewart-Haas Racing

2024 top fives: 1

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WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - AUGUST 21: Joey Hand, driver of the #15 FordPro.com Ford, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 21, 2022 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Driver: Joey Hand

Team: RFK Racing

2024 top fives: 1

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Carson Hocevar leans on his No. 77 Chevy on the Cup Series grid at Bristol Motor Speedway

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Driver: Carson Hocevar

Team: Spire Motorsports

2024 top fives: 1

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Erik Jones looks on before a NASCAR Cup Series race.

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Driver: Erik Jones

Team: Legacy Motor Club

2024 top fives: 1

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Corey LaJoie looks out from the grid at Indianapolis Motor Speedway wearing a black and yellow Gainbridge fire suit and sunglasses.

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Driver: Corey LaJoie

Team: Spire Motorsports/Rick Ware Racing

2024 top fives: 1

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Ryan Preece walks at Daytona.

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Driver: Ryan Preece

Team: Stewart-Haas Racing

2024 top fives: 1

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Shane van Gisbergen smiles as he makes his way through the garage area at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

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Driver: Shane van Gisbergen

Team: Kaulig Racing

2024 top fives: 1

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Cody Ware waves.

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Driver: Cody Ware

Team: Rick Ware Racing

2024 top fives: 1

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Josh Berry on the Cup Series grid at Nashville Superspeedway

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Driver: Josh Berry

Team: Stewart-Haas Racing

2024 top fives: 2

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Michael McDowell waves to fans before a NASCAR race.

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Driver: Michael McDowell

Team: Front Row Motorsports

2024 top fives: 2

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zane smith waves to fans

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Driver: Zane Smith

Team: Spire Motorsports

2024 top fives: 2

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briscoe looks on

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Driver: Chase Briscoe

Team: Stewart-Haas Racing

2024 top fives: 3

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. waves to fans.

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Driver: Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

Team: JTG Daugherty Racing

2024 top fives: 3

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cindric looks on

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Driver: Austin Cindric

Team: Team Penske

2024 top fives: 4

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suárez waves to fans

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Driver: Daniel Suárez

Team: Trackhouse Racing

2024 top fives: 4

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Kyle Busch waves to the crowd during driver introductions at Michigan International Speedway.

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Driver: Kyle Busch

Team: Richard Childress Racing

2024 top fives: 5

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truex looks on

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Driver: Martin Truex Jr.

Team: Joe Gibbs Racing

2024 top fives: 5

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Chris Buescher greets fans as he comes on stage during driver introductions at Dover Motor Speedway.

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Driver: Chris Buescher

Team: RFK Racing

2024 top fives: 6

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Ross Chastain gives the thumbs-up sign during driver intros at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

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Driver: Ross Chastain

Team: Trackhouse Racing

2024 top fives: 6

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Bubba Wallace smiles before a NASCAR Cup Series race.

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Driver: Bubba Wallace

Team: 23XI Racing

2024 top fives: 6

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logano looks on

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Driver: Joey Logano

Team: Team Penske

2024 top fives: 7

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bowman looks on

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Driver: Alex Bowman

Team: Hendrick Motorsports

2024 top fives: 8

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gibbs looks on

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Driver: Ty Gibbs

Team: Joe Gibbs Racing

2024 top fives: 8

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keselowski looks on

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Driver: Brad Keselowski

Team: RFK Racing

2024 top fives: 9

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chase elliott looks on

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Driver: Chase Elliott

Team: Hendrick Motorsports

2024 top fives: 11

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Ryan Blaney celebrates a win at Martinsville Speedway.

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Driver: Ryan Blaney

Team: Team Penske

2024 top fives: 12

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hamlin at kansas

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Driver: Denny Hamlin

Team: Joe Gibbs Racing

2024 top fives: 12

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Tyler Reddick holds up a celebratory drink and smiles at Homestead Miami Speedway.

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Driver: Tyler Reddick

Team: 23XI Racing

2024 top fives: 12

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byron looks on

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Driver: William Byron

Team: Hendrick Motorsports

2024 top fives: 13

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Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 Rheem Toyota, looks on during qualifying for the the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway

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Driver: Christopher Bell

Team: Joe Gibbs Racing

2024 top fives: 15

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larson looks on

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Driver: Kyle Larson

Team: Hendrick Motorsports

2024 top 10s: 15

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