Ranking NASCAR Cup Series drivers with best average finish in 2024

The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season concluded on November 10, 2024, at Phoenix Raceway. The season was filled with high-octane racing, thrilling finishes, and standout performances across its schedule.

While thrilling finishes and playoff moments often steal the spotlight, consistency remains the hallmark of the drivers. One way to measure the consistency is by examining the average finish in 36 races. Let’s look at the top NASCAR Cup Series drivers of 2024 ranked by their average finish who consistently kept their cars at the front of the pack.

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Top NASCAR Cup Series drivers of 2024 ranked by average finish

#5 Tyler Reddick

23XI Racing driver Tyler Reddick continued to impress with his calculated and consistent approach. Reddick’s ability to string together solid finishes across various track types underlined his growth as a driver and a championship contender in the 2024 Cup season. He ended the season with an average finish of 13.194, the fifth-best by a driver this season.

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#4 William Byron

William Byron, who missed out on winning his first NASCAR Cup Series championship, has the fourth-best finish with 12.944. The #24 driver has finished the season with three wins, 13 top-five finishes, and 21 top-10 finishes, leading 357 laps, and ended the season in third place in the Cup Series championship standings.

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#3 Kyle Larson

Hendrick Motorsports star driver Kyle Larson proved himself a dominant force in the 2024 Cup Series season, delivering a 12.914 average finish.

Known for his consistency, Larson balanced his risk-taking with smarter racecraft, leading to six wins, the most by any driver this season. He also earned 15 top-5s and 18 top-10 finishes, leading 1700 laps in 36 races. He wrapped up the season with a fourth-place finish in the season-finale race at Phoenix Raceway.

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#2 Christopher Bell

Christopher Bell continued to shine in the 2024 NASCAR season, demonstrating why he is a rising star of Joe Gibbs Racing in recent years. Bell racked up three wins, but his season-long consistency was just as impressive with 15 top-5s and 23 top-10 finishes.

The #20 JGR driver avoided DNFs and often turned mid-pack starts into top-10 finishes, solidifying his place as a second-best average finish of 12.806.

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#1 Chase Elliott

Chase Elliott, the #9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet driver, has been the most consistent driver in 2024. His ability to manage races, avoid mistakes, and capitalize on strategy propelled him to a series-best average finish.

The 28-year-old Georgia native had a solid season with a victory at Texas Motor Speedway and a postseason appearance while finishing the season with an 11.7 overall average finish, the best by any driver in 2024.