2024 NASCAR by the Numbers: Full Season Stats and Records

2024 NASCAR by the Numbers: Full Season Stats and Records

By Michael Anderson

November 23, 2024 at 05:44 PM

Kyle Larson dominated the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series with six victories and led key statistics including 1,699 laps led and a 101.2 driver rating. The season saw 17 different winners, with Joey Logano securing his third championship from the No. 9 seed position.

NASCAR cars racing at Talladega

NASCAR cars racing at Talladega

Key Season Statistics:

  • Wins Leader: Kyle Larson (6 wins)
  • Stage Wins: Kyle Larson (12)
  • Top-5 Finishes: Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson (15 each)
  • Pole Positions: Michael McDowell (6)
  • Laps Led: Kyle Larson (1,699)
  • Best Average Finish: Chase Elliott (11.7)
  • Lead Lap Finishes: Chase Elliott (32 of 36 races)

Notable Performance Metrics:

  • Best Closer: Christopher Bell
  • Fastest Early Run: William Byron
  • Fastest Late Run: Ryan Blaney
  • Best on Restarts: Ryan Blaney
  • Most Top-15 Laps: Denny Hamlin (7,565)
  • Highest Lead Lap Percentage: Denny Hamlin and Chase Elliott (93.84%)

Martin Truex Jr.'s Career Finale:

  • 693 starts
  • 34 wins (including Coca-Cola 600 and Southern 500)
  • 147 top-five finishes
  • 291 top-10 finishes
  • 25 poles
  • 12,747 laps led
  • 2017 NASCAR Cup Series Champion
  • Two-time Xfinity Series Champion (2004-2005)

Regular Season Highlights:

  • 14 different winners in first 26 races
  • 17 total different winners throughout the season
  • Three championship chase victories for Joey Logano
  • Strong rookie performances and veteran consistency
  • Continued competitive balance across teams

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