The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season is officially in the rearview mirror. Below you’ll find the final results of the 2024 Cup Series regular season, as well as the results of the Cup Series playoff competition.
Also below, you’ll find a brief overview of how the NASCAR playoffs work. But if you’re looking for even more information about the NASCAR Playoffs format, check out our guide to the playoffs!
Until next season, folks!
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2024 Cup Series Playoff Results
The final four drivers racing for the title in the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series have been decided, and it all comes down to the final circuit at Phoenix Raceway.
Team Penske’s #22, Joey Logano, is the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Champion after a seriously close contest at Phoenix Raceway for the Championship Race on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
Which Cup Series Driver Won the Regular Season Championship?
As you’ll see in more depth below, it was quite a close race to the championship spot. Alas, there can only be one regular season champion, and that is Hendrick Motorsports’ Kyle Larson.
NASCAR Cup Series Regular Season Standings
The table below lays out the final rankings of the top 30 drivers from the regular season. Within the table, you’ll find the driver’s name, number, car manufacturer and team name, as well as the driver’s total points earned, stage points earned, number of points behind first place and number of wins.
The bolded names are those who have secured a spot in the playoffs.
Let’s take a look.
| Rank | Driver # | Driver Name | Manufacturer | Team Name | Total Points | Stage Points | Points Behind First | Wins |
| 1 | 5 | Kyle Larson | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports | 2040 | 253 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | 20 | Christopher Bell | Toyota | Joe Gibbs Racing | 2032 | 186 | -8 | 3 |
| 3 | 45 | Tyler Reddick | Toyota | 23XI Racing | 2028 | 170 | -12 | 2 |
| 4 | 24 | William Byron | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports | 2022 | 160 | -18 | 3 |
| 5 | 12 | Ryan Blaney | Ford | Team Penske | 2018 | 193 | -22 | 2 |
| 6 | 11 | Denny Hamlin | Toyota | Joe Gibbs Racing | 2015 | 233 | -25 | 3 |
| 7 | 9 | Chase Elliott | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports | 2014 | 158 | -26 | 1 |
| 8 | 6 | Brad Keselowski | Ford | RFK Racing | 2008 | 139 | -32 | 1 |
| 9 | 22 | Joey Logano | Ford | Team Penske | 2007 | 122 | -33 | 1 |
| 10 | 2 | Austin Cindric | Ford | Team Penske | 2007 | 70 | -33 | 1 |
| 11 | 99 | Daniel Suarez | Chevrolet | Trackhouse Racing Team | 2006 | 47 | -34 | 1 |
| 12 | 48 | Alex Bowman | Chevrolet | Hendrick Motorsports | 2005 | 91 | -35 | 1 |
| 13 | 14 | Chase Briscoe | Ford | Stewart-Haas Racing | 2005 | 56 | -35 | 1 |
| 14 | 21 | Harrison Burton | Ford | Wood Brothers Racing | 2005 | 115 | -35 | 1 |
| 15 | 54 | Ty Gibbs | Toyota | Joe Gibbs Racing | 2004 | 118 | -36 | 0 |
| 16 | 19 | Martin Truex Jr. | Toyota | Joe Gibbs Racing | 2004 | 175 | -36 | 0 |
| 17 | 17 | Chris Buescher | Ford | RFK Racing | 690 | 81 | -1350 | 0 |
| 18 | 23 | Bubba Wallace | Toyota | 23XI Racing | 669 | 118 | -1371 | 0 |
| 19 | 1 | Ross Chastain | Chevrolet | Trackhouse Racing Team | 663 | 76 | -1377 | 0 |
| 20 | 8 | Kyle Busch | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing | 587 | 78 | -1453 | 0 |
| 21 | 38 | Todd Gilliland | Ford | Front Row Motorsports | 500 | 49 | -1540 | 0 |
| 22 | 77 | Carson Hocevar | Chevrolet | Spire Motorsports | 471 | 12 | -1569 | 0 |
| 23 | 34 | Michael McDowell | Ford | Front Row Motorsports | 468 | 52 | -1572 | 0 |
| 24 | 4 | Josh Berry | Ford | Stewart-Haas Racing | 460 | 63 | -1580 | 0 |
| 25 | 10 | Noah Gragson | Ford | Legacy Motor Club | 431 | 13 | -1609 | 0 |
| 26 | 47 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | Chevrolet | JTG Daugherty Racing | 419 | 27 | -1621 | 0 |
| 27 | 43 | Erik Jones | Toyota | Legacy Motor Club | 394 | 29 | -1646 | 0 |
| 28 | 41 | Ryan Preece | Ford | Stewart-Haas Racing | 393 | 21 | -1647 | 0 |
| 29 | 3 | Austin Dillon | Chevrolet | Richard Childress Racing | 382 | 35 | -1658 | 0 |
| 30 | 31 | Daniel Hemric | Chevrolet | Kaulig Racing | 373 | 6 | -1667 | 0 |
Cup Series Playoffs Overview
And now for an overview of the playoff format.
The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs consist of three rounds, with 16 drivers qualifying based on their regular season performance (the points we’re tracking above). In the first round, drivers must compete in three races that test their skill and strategy, where the bottom four drivers in points after the round are eliminated.
The remaining 12 drivers move on to the second round. Similar to the previous round, they race over three events, with the four lowest-scoring drivers knocked out. The stakes get even higher once only eight drivers remain. It’s after these three races that the final four drivers prevail, and the drivers for the Championship Race are decided.
This winner-takes-all event determines the champion based on who finishes highest in the race, making it one of the most exhilarating moments in motorsports. The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs promise high stakes racing and plenty of drama, captivating fans as the season winds down.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the NASCAR Cup Series regular season championship in 2023?
Martin Truex Jr. clinched the regular season championship in 2023, driving for Joe Gibbs Racing.
Who is the 2024 Cup Series regular season champion?
The 2024 NASCAR regular season champion drive is #5 Kyle Larson, driving a Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports.
Who are the top five NASCAR drivers in 2024?
Currently, the following five drivers are leading the Cup Series playoffs standings: Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Tyler Reddick, William Byron and Ryan Blaney.
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