A split graphic of Shane van Gisbergen (L) and Jimmie Johnson (R).

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Recent drivers to win three Cup Series races in under 50 starts

By Staff Report | Published: July 11, 2025 11

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A split graphic of Shane van Gisbergen (L) and Jimmie Johnson (R).

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Few drivers have made their mark as quickly as Shane van Gisbergen. His 2025 win on the Chicago Street Course gave him three victories in only 33 NASCAR Cup Series starts -- a rare feat that places him in elite company, headlined by seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson.

Who else has reached three wins this quickly? Let's take a look at the 10 most recent drivers who earned their third career Cup Series win within 50 starts.

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Dick Hutcherson smiles as he pokes his head out the window of car.

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Dick Hutcherson

Track: Greenville-Pickens Speedway

Date of third win: June 19, 1965

Number of Cup starts: 29

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Bobby Allison smiles and looks on.

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Bobby Allison

Track: Beltsville Speedway

Date of third win: Aug. 24, 1966

Number of Cup starts: 38

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A.J. Foyt smiles and looks on from driver seat of his stock car at Riverside.

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A.J. Foyt

Track: Riverside International Raceway

Date of third win: Jan. 18, 1970

Number of Cup starts: 35

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Pete Hamlilton poses in Victory Lane with car and trophy at Talladega.

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Pete Hamilton

Track: Talladega Superspeedway

Date of third win: Aug. 23, 1970

Number of Cup starts: 31

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Dale Earnhardt smiles as he sits next to trophy.

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Dale Earnhardt

Track: Bristol Motor Speedway

Date of third win: March 30, 1980

Number of Cup starts: 42

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Davey Allison holds trophy in Victory Lane at Michigan International Speedway.

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Davey Allison

Track: Michigan International Speedway

Date of third win: Aug. 21, 1988

Number of Cup starts: 49

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Tony Stewart drives No. 20 Home Depot car at Homestead Miami Speedway.

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Tony Stewart

Track: Homestead-Miami Speedway

Date of third win: Nov. 14, 1999

Number of Cup starts: 33

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Jimmie Johnson does in No. 48 Lowe's car burnout at Dover Motor Speedway with crowd on looking.

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Jimmie Johnson

Track: Dover Motor Speedway

Date of third win: Sept. 22, 2002

Number of Cup starts: 31

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Carl Edwards does a backflip off car with his crew standing Victory Lane at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

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Carl Edwards

Track: EchoPark Speedway (formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway)

Date of third win: Oct. 30, 2005

Number of Cup starts: 46

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Shane van Gisbergen stands on top of No. 88 Weather Tech car and celebrates in front of crowd with Chicago Skyline in the background.

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Shane van Gisbergen

Track: Chicago Street Course

Date of third win: July 6, 2025

Number of Cup starts: 33