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Daytona 500: Top 5 Active Drivers by Average Finish
8 Feb
Summary
- Bubba Wallace excels at Daytona with a 16.00 average finish.
- Denny Hamlin is the winningest active driver with 3 wins.
- Nemechek leads with a 7.67 average finish in limited starts.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season kicks off with the iconic Daytona 500, "The Great American Race." This prestigious event often creates unexpected champions and memorable moments, but consistent performance at Daytona International Speedway is a unique achievement.
Analyzing active drivers, Bubba Wallace has demonstrated strong superspeedway skills, holding a 16.00 average finish in eight starts, including two runner-up finishes. Denny Hamlin, a three-time winner, leads active drivers with a 14.40 average finish over 20 starts.
Rounding out the top performers are Christopher Bell with a 14.2 average finish in five starts, Austin Cindric who has a 13.80 average finish and a win in five starts, and John Hunter Nemechek.
Nemechek, in limited appearances, shows remarkable consistency with a 7.67 average finish across three starts, having achieved 11th, seventh, and fifth place finishes in recent years.
