HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 16, 2018 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Most top-five finishes in 2018

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 28: (Editor's Note: This image was created using a tilt-shift lens.) Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, and Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Halloween Toyota, lead the field into turn one during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series First Data 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 28, 2018 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The 2018 season saw 24 different drivers score at least one top-five finish. You might be surprised to see where some of the names rank among this list. Swipe through for a complete list of every driver with a T5 run.

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SPARTA, KY - JULY 12: Paul Menard, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco 300 at Kentucky Speedway on July 12, 2018 in Sparta, Kentucky. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Paul Menard: 1

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 09: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #47 Kroger ClickList Chevrolet, during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on September 9, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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AJ Allmendinger: 1

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SPARTA, KY - JULY 13: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #95 Dark Matter presented by Ionomy Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 presented by Walmart at Kentucky Speedway on July 13, 2018 in Sparta, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kasey Kahne: 1

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TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 13: Darrell Wallace Jr., driver of the #43 Medallion Bank/Petty's Garage Chevrolet, stands by his car during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 13, 2018 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Bubba Wallace: 1

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HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Dow UCON Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2018 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Austin Dillon: 2

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FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's for Pros Chevrolet, sits in his car during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Jimmie Johnson: 2

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BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 17: Chris Buescher, driver of the #37 Bush's Beans Chevrolet, stands by his car during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 17, 2018 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chris Buescher: 2

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 27: Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 McDonald's Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series First Data 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 27, 2018 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Jamie McMurray: 2

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RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 21: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Fastenal Ford, climbs into his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway on September 21, 2018 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr.: 3

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HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Axalta Chevrolet, gets into his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 16, 2018 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Alex Bowman: 3

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HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #19 ARRIS Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 16, 2018 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Daniel Suarez: 3

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PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am 500 at ISM Raceway on November 9, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Aric Almirola: 4

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PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 10: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Ford, sits in his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am 500 at ISM Raceway on November 10, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kurt Busch: 6

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FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Accelsla/Carlisle Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Blaney: 8

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HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Erik Jones, driver of the #20 DeWalt Toyota, stands in the garage during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 16, 2018 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Erik Jones: 9

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FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 03: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Rush Truck Centers/Mobil Delvac 1 Ford, climbs into his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 3, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Clint Bowyer: 9

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FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Office Toyota, sits in his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Denny Hamlin: 10

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HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 16, 2018 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott: 11

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PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Ford, looks on during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am 500 at ISM Raceway on November 9, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Brad Keselowski: 12

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 27: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 First Data/Clover Chevrolet, looks on during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series First Data 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 27, 2018 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Larson: 12

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HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 18: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, prepares to drive during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 18, 2018 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Joey Logano: 13

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HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 18: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Bass Pro Shops/5-hour ENERGY Toyota, takes part in pre-race ceremonies for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 18, 2018 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Martin Truex Jr.: 20

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HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, walks through the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2018 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch: 22

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HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 18: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John's Ford, is introduced during pre-race ceremonies for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 18, 2018 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kevin Harvick: 23