The 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season has come to a close and the final point standings are out. There are a few fun facts to be found in the data.
- Most money won: 3rd place Jimmie Johnson with over $8.1 Million. Champion Brad Keselowski ended up sixth on the money list.
- Most Wins: Jimmie Johnson, Brad Keselowski, Denny Hamlin each had 5
- Most Top Fives: Jimmie Johnson (18)
- Most Top Tens: Jimmie Johnson (24)
- Most Bonus Points: Jimmie Johnson (49)
Looking at those stats you might wonder how Jimmie Johnson ended up third in points. However there is one more key stat which had a significant impact on the final standings.
- Most DNFs among all drivers in the top 24 in points: Jimmie Johnson
As always, consistency is key in NASCAR.
Comments
HAHAHA Too bad…boo hoo..I am so glad the championship has been won by somebody else other than hendrick the last two years..on a roll….keep it up other teams..!!!!!!