Drivers to win after 700th Cup Series start

By Staff Report | Published: June 16, 2026 11

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In a testament to sustained success, Denny Hamlin added an eighth win after his 700th NASCAR Cup Series start by putting on a clinic once again at Pocono Raceway in June 2026. Check out the 10 drivers who, like Hamlin, recorded a win after their 700th start and how many times they did so.

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Bobby Allison poses with his No. 12 Buick at Daytona International Speedway.

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Bobby Allison

Wins after 700th Cup Series start: 1

Career Cup Series starts: 718

Last/most recent Cup Series win: Feb. 14, 1988 (Daytona)

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Terry Labonte waves the checkered flag outside his No. 5 Chevrolet's window following his NASCAR Cup Series win at Darlington Raceway.

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Terry Labonte

Wins after 700th career Cup Series start: 1

Career Cup Series starts: 890

Last/most recent Cup Series win: Aug. 31, 2003 (Darlington)

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Bill Elliott races in the No. 9 Dodge at Rockingham Speedway.

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Bill Elliott

Wins after 700th Cup Series start: 1

Career Cup Series starts: 828

Last/most recent Cup Series win: Nov. 9, 2003 (Rockingham)

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Ricky Rudd and his team celebrate in Victory Lane following a NASCAR Cup Series win at Sonoma Raceway.

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Ricky Rudd

Wins after 700th Cup Series start: 3

Career Cup Series starts: 906

Last/most recent Cup Series win: June 23, 2002 (Sonoma)

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Kurt Busch celebrates with his team in Victory Lane following his NASCAR Cup Series win at Kansas Speedway.

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Kurt Busch

Wins after 700th Cup Series start: 3

Career Cup Series starts: 776

Last/most recent Cup Series win: May 15, 2022 (Kansas)

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Mark Martin poses for a photo in Victory Lane following his NASCAR Cup Series win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

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Mark Martin

Wins after 700th Cup Series start: 5

Career Cup Series starts: 882

Last/most recent Cup Series win: Sept. 20, 2009 (New Hampshire)

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Jeff Gordon celebrates in Victory Lane following his NASCAR Cup Series win at Martinsville Speedway.

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Jeff Gordon

Wins after 700th Cup Series start: 6

Career Cup Series starts: 805

Last/most recent Cup Series win: Nov. 1, 2015 (Martinsville)

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Kevin Harvick and his team pose for a photo in Victory Lane at Richmond Raceway.

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Kevin Harvick

Wins after 700th Cup Series start: 7

Career Cup Series starts: 826

Last/most recent Cup Series win: Aug. 14, 2022 (Richmond)

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Denny Hamlin raises his right arm while holding a bottle of Coca-Cola as he celebrates in Victory Lane on June 14, 2026 at Pocono Raceway.

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Denny Hamlin

Wins after 700th career Cup Series start: 8

Career Cup Series starts: 737*

Last/most recent Cup Series win: June 14, 2026 (Pocno)

*Active as of June 14, 2026

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Richard Petty poses for a photo in front of his No. 43 Pontiac following his NASCAR Cup Series win at Daytona International Speedway.

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Richard Petty

Wins after 700th Cup Series start: 22

Career Cup Series starts: 1,184

Last/most recent Cup Series win: July 4, 1984 (Daytona)