AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Best average finishes of 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season

By Staff report | Published: December 19, 2020 36

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Unlike last year, the driver with the best average finish at the completion of the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season didn't wind up winning the championship. See where your favorite driver ranked among the field.

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1. Kevin Harvick

Average finish: 7.3

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2. Denny Hamlin

Average finish: 9.3

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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3. Brad Keselowski

Average finish: 10.1

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4. Chase Elliott

Average finish: 11.7

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 27: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, looks on prior to the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 27, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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5. Martin Truex Jr.

Average finish: 11.7

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6. Joey Logano

Average finish: 11.9

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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 11: Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 11, 2020 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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7. Aric Almirola

Average finish: 13.3

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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - NOVEMBER 01: Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on November 01, 2020 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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8. Kurt Busch

Average finish: 13.4

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, walks the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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9. Kyle Busch

Average finish: 13.8

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - JULY 15: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 BodyArmor Ford, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on July 15, 2020 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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10. Ryan Blaney

Average finish: 13.8

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 25: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Acronis Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on October 25, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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11. Alex Bowman

Average finish: 14.7

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 19: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Rush Truck Centers/Cummins Ford, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19, 2020 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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12. Clint Bowyer

Average finish: 14.7

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #21 Menards/Tuscany Ford, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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13. Matt DiBenedetto

Average finish: 14.8

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BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 09: Erik Jones, driver of the #20 STANLEY Toyota, walks the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Consumers Energy 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 09, 2020 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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14. Erik Jones

Average finish: 15.9

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Off Road Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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15. Austin Dillon

Average finish: 16.2 (35 races)

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: William Byron, driver of the #24 Hendrickcars.com Chevrolet, walks the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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16. William Byron

Average finish: 16.2

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, sits in his car prior to the start of the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. Jimmie Johnson is scheduled to retire from full-time NASCAR racing after 2020. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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17. Jimmie Johnson

Average finish: 17.3 (35 races)

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 27: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #8 Cat Mining Chevrolet, stands on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 27, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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18. Tyler Reddick

Average finish: 17.5

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19. Cole Custer

Average finish: 19.2

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04:Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 SunnyD Ford, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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20. Chris Buescher

Average finish: 19.6

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 19: Ryan Newman, driver of the #6 Guaranteed Rate Ford, stands on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19, 2020 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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21. Ryan Newman

Average finish: 20.0 (33 races)

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 19: Christopher Bell, driver of the #95 Rheem Toyota, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19, 2020 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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22. Christopher Bell

Average finish: 20.2

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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - JUNE 10: Michael McDowell, driver of the #34 The Pete Store Ford, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on June 10, 2020 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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23. Michael McDowell

Average finish: 20.9

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DOVER, DELAWARE - AUGUST 23: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 Columbia Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Drydene 311 at Dover International Speedway on August 23, 2020 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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24. Bubba Wallace

Average finish: 21.1

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 27: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #42 McDonald's Chevrolet, stands on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 27, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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25. Matt Kenseth

Average finish: 21.4 (32 races)

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LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 28: Ty Dillon, driver of the #13 GEICO Chevrolet, walks on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Pocono 350 at Pocono Raceway on June 28, 2020 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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26. Ty Dillon

Average finish: 22.0

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 06: John H. Nemechek, driver of the #38 Citgard Ford, walks the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 06, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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27. John Hunter Nemechk

Average finish: 22.4

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DOVER, DELAWARE - AUGUST 23: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 Kroger Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Drydene 311 at Dover International Speedway on August 23, 2020 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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28. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

Average finish: 22.6

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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 11: Ryan Preece, driver of the #37 Maxwell Houses for Heroes Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 11, 2020 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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29. Ryan Preece

Average finish: 24.3

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LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 27: Corey LaJoie, driver of the #32 Built Bar Ford, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Pocono Organics 325 in partnership with Rodale Institute at Pocono Raceway on June 27, 2020 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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30. Corey LaJoie

Average finish: 25.6

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 05: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #96 Toyota Certified Used Vehicles Toyota, stands on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Big Machine Hand Sanitizer 400 Powered by Big Machine Records at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 05, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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31. Daniel Suarez

Average finish: 26.6 (35 races)

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BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 07: Brennan Poole, driver of the #30 RememberEveryoneDeployed Toyota, walks the grid prior to the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Henry Ford Health System 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 07, 2020 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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32. Brennan Poole

Average finish: 29.5 (35 races)

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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Quin Houff, driver of the #00 Permatex Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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33. Quin Houff

Average finish: 31.3

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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 28: Joey Gase, driver of the #51 Ford, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Alsco Uniforms 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 28, 2020 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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34. Joey Gase

Average finish: 33.0 (33 races)

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DOVER, DELAWARE - AUGUST 23: Timmy Hill, driver of the #66 Manscaped Toyota, walks the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Drydene 311 at Dover International Speedway on August 23, 2020 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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35. Timmy Hill

Average finish: 33.2