Top 25 Most Dominant Wins in NASCAR History
25. Jimmie Johnson – 2014 Dover Spring Race
Johnson led 272 of 400 laps on a slick concrete track, reminding everyone why Dover was called “Jimmie’s House.”
24. Kyle Busch – 2021 Kansas Truck Race
Busch led 102 of 140 laps and lapped half the field, proving once again why the Trucks were his playground.
23. Dale Earnhardt – 1987 Talladega 500
“The Intimidator” led 152 of 188 laps and survived multiple restarts — a true superspeedway masterclass.
22. Bobby Allison – 1982 Daytona 500
Allison led 147 of 200 laps and won by 22 seconds — unheard of for Daytona’s pack racing.
21. Jeff Gordon – 1998 Brickyard 400
Gordon led 97 of 160 laps at Indy, outclassing everyone on strategy and raw pace.
20. Martin Truex Jr. – 2016 Coca-Cola 600
Perhaps the most perfect race ever — led 392 of 400 laps, a NASCAR record for a 600-mile race.
19. Ned Jarrett – 1965 Southern 500 (Darlington)
Won by an unbelievable 14 laps, one of the largest margins in NASCAR history.
18. Richard Petty – 1967 Nashville 400
Petty led all 400 laps, a flawless performance that showed pure dominance from “The King.”
17. Kevin Harvick – 2020 Darlington Return Race
After NASCAR’s COVID break, Harvick returned and led 159 laps, schooling everyone in rhythm and control.
16. Cale Yarborough – 1978 Coca-Cola 500 (Atlanta)
Yarborough dominated from start to finish, leading 308 of 328 laps with no real challengers in sight.
15. Kurt Busch – 2004 Bristol Night Race
Led 415 of 500 laps and handled every bump and shove under the lights at “The Last Great Colosseum.”
14. Denny Hamlin – 2010 Martinsville Spring Race
Hamlin led 172 laps but more importantly lapped the entire field twice before a late caution.
13. David Pearson – 1973 Winston 500 (Talladega)
Pearson led 170 of 188 laps and had a 13-second lead before casually backing off for safety.
12. Kyle Larson – 2021 Sonoma Raceway
Larson led 58 of 92 laps and won both stages — a total road course clinic.
11. Richard Petty – 1970 Rockingham 500
Petty led 439 of 500 laps, effortlessly lapping everyone but one car by halfway.
10. Joey Logano – 2015 Bristol Spring Race
Logano commanded the field, leading 176 of 200 laps in a nearly caution-free demolition.
9. Tony Stewart – 2000 Homestead Finale
Stewart led 166 of 267 laps to cap his rookie season with an emphatic statement win.
8. Chase Elliott – 2020 Charlotte Roval
Elliott led 27 of 109 laps, but no one came close once he found his rhythm — a complete road course takeover.
7. Matt Kenseth – 2013 Las Vegas
Led 165 of 267 laps and controlled every restart — typical Kenseth precision dominance.
6. Herb Thomas – 1953 Southern 500
Thomas beat the field by over 5 laps, showcasing early NASCAR’s pure mechanical mastery.
5. Darrell Waltrip – 1981 Martinsville
Led 450 of 500 laps, making the field look like amateurs on the short track.
4. Richard Petty – 1967 Daytona 500
Petty led 184 of 200 laps, a Daytona record that still stands as one of the most lopsided wins ever.
3. Kyle Larson – 2021 Coca-Cola 600
Larson led 327 of 400 laps — complete domination that left the field gasping for air.
2. Tim Flock – 1955 Grand National (Road America)
Flock won by 17 laps over second place — one of the biggest margins ever recorded.
1. Ned Jarrett – 1965 Southern 500
Jarrett obliterated the field by 14 laps at Darlington — a record margin that still stands today, nearly 60 years later.
