2024 NASCAR by the Numbers: Full Season Stats and Records
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
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