5) Jeff Gordon
Gordon is the most successful NASCAR driver in the modern era, having won 93 Cup Series checkered flags; the most of anyone since 1980. In the 90s, Gordon won 49 times; the most of the decade! Having four Cup Series championships, he sits among the biggest legends of the sport. Although the fact that he never missed a start in 797 races between 1992-2015 might be his most impressive statistic.
Jeff Gordon
4) David Pearson
Pearson may not be as though of as the other drivers in the top 5, but he certainly deserves his place right here! Pearson was a main rival of Petty in the 60s, a decade where only one of the two of them could seemingly win a race. Pearson won a remarkable 105 Cup Series races, winning them all in just 574 races. This is less than half of the races Petty competed in, making it all that more impressive.
David Pearson
