Top 5 NASCAR Drivers with the Best Average Finishes at Kansas Speedway Ahead of the 2025 Cup Race

As the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Kansas Speedway for the 2025 AdventHealth 400, several drivers have consistently excelled at this 1.5-mile intermediate track. Analyzing performances since the introduction of the Next Gen car in 2022, here are the top five drivers with the best average finishes at Kansas Speedway

1. Denny Hamlin

Average Finish: 3.7 (last 6 races) Highlights: Hamlin has been a dominant force at Kansas, securing a victory in the 2023 AdventHealth 400. Remarkably, he has finished in the top 10 in all six races since 2022, with five of those being top-five finishes. His consistent performance makes him a formidable contender at this venue. 

2. Kyle Larson

Average Finish: 7.2 (last 6 races) Highlights: Larson clinched a win at Kansas in 2021 and has maintained strong performances since. In the six races from 2022 onwards, he has achieved four top-five finishes and five top-10s, showcasing his prowess on intermediate tracks. 

3. Alex Bowman

Average Finish: 7.2 (last 5 races) Highlights: Bowman has demonstrated remarkable consistency at Kansas, finishing in the top 10 in each of his last five starts. His best finish in this span was fourth place, underscoring his reliability at this track. 

4. Ross Chastain

Average Finish: 8.7 (last 6 races) Highlights: Chastain secured a victory at Kansas in the 2024 Hollywood Casino 400. In addition to his win, he has two top-five finishes and four top-10s in his last six races at the track, indicating his growing competitiveness. 

5. Martin Truex Jr.

Average Finish: 10.3 (last 6 races) Highlights: Truex Jr. has been a consistent performer at Kansas, with three top-five finishes and five top-10s in his last six appearances. Notably, he finished third in the 2024 race, demonstrating his continued competitiveness. 

As the 2025 AdventHealth 400 approaches, these drivers’ track records at Kansas Speedway position them as key contenders. Fans can anticipate a thrilling race as these top performers vie for victory on one of NASCAR’s most challenging intermediate tracks.